temp

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noun

ˈtemp 

1

: temperature sense 1a

2

: a temporary worker

temp

2 of 3

verb

temped; temping; temps

intransitive verb

: to work as a temp

temp

3 of 3

abbreviation

1

temporary

2

[Latin tempore] in the time of

Examples of temp in a Sentence

Noun

We had to hire a temp to fill in for her.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Honestly, our temps don’t change all that much in comparison with most other places in the world. — Corky Carroll, Oc Register, 7 Nov. 2026

Warming temps and dengue Infectious disease researchers are documenting a global trend linking warming temperatures and the spread of dengue. — Jessica Meszaros, Sun Sentinel, 6 Nov. 2026

Breckenridge On a social media post, Breck posted that Wednesday night's snow helped boost its overall snow total, but that overnight temps have been too warm to run snowmaking at full power. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Once freezing temps arrive, do your best to stay off your lawn until spring comes again. — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1974, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for temp

• hemp
• kemp

Kids Definition

temp

noun

ˈtemp

: temperature

Medical Definition

temp

noun

ˈtemp 

: temperature

spike a temp