temp

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noun

Synonyms of tempnext
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: a temporary worker

temp

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verb

temped; temping; temps

intransitive verb

: to work as a temp

temp

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abbreviation

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[Latin tempore] in the time of

Examples of temp in a Sentence

Noun We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.
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Noun
Expect more of the same into next week with highs in the upper 80s and feels-like temps near 90. Mike Augustyniak, CBS News, 3 June 2026 The insole is also treated with anti-microbial and anti-odor technology, perfect for summer days if your feet tend to sweat during hotter temps. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2026 But as storms pass through the region, temps are likely to cool slightly, going back into the 80s on Wednesday. Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 1 June 2026 Leaves that wilted, even when the temps are lower, are worth paying attention to. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for temp

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1974, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of temp was in 1850

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“Temp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temp. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

temp

noun
ˈtemp

Medical Definition

temp

noun
: temperature
spike a temp

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