temp

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noun

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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
As soon as the temps drop below 50 degrees, our 12-year-olds are ready to break out their Comfy and get cozy whether doing homework or gaming. Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024 The manse’s gym had to be fully refitted and the A/C recalibrated to ensure the traveler’s ideal temp. The Editors, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2024 On Thursday, temps drop back into the 50s and there's a chance for rain starting in the morning. Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 11 Mar. 2024 Temperatures under 60 degrees Fahrenheit will slow the plant's growth, but damage doesn't occur until temps drop below freezing. Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2024 Pick up an ice cream cone at your first stop to keep your temp down and your kids happy, then hop on again and enjoy all the best sights the key has to offer. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2024 Between 4 and 6 p.m., temps could drop as much as 20 degrees. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024 According to the National Weather Service, Sunday is forecasted to see a high temp of 70 degrees, more than 30 degrees above the normal March 3rd high of 38 degrees. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2024 Find warming center hours and locations as cold temps remain in Central Indiana Snow day? Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 23 Feb. 2024
Verb
When the oven is to temp, bake cookies, switching between lower and upper racks and rotating pans halfway through for even baking, until golden, about 13 to 15 minutes. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Dec. 2022 There are many ways to keep your body temp down during the hot summer months. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2022 Reduce oven temp to 350° and continue baking until crust is deep golden brown and filling is bubbling, 15 to 20 minutes more. Amy Taylor, Good Housekeeping, 8 Oct. 2021 The companies that hire them, typically temp agencies, break child labor laws. Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 20 Nov. 2020 With brands like Madewell, Nike, Charlotte Tilbury, and even Smeg marked down—there’s a lot to temp you. Erin Parker, Glamour, 19 Aug. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1973, 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 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

temp

noun
ˈtemp

Medical Definition

temp

noun
: temperature
spike a temp

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