temp

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noun

ˈtemp 

1

: temperature sense 1a

2

: 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

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

Oh, and its conspiring with the fridge to just put the temp out of range just far enough to turn the contents into a bacterial mine field. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The cold front will clear by Thursday night and bring cooler temps and drier humidity for Friday and Saturday. — Bill Kelly, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

While putting on a trench or light sweater is still mostly wishful thinking—the hot, humid temps of summer always stick around longer than they’re wanted—now’s the time to start talking about fall fashion. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2026

In Atlanta, high temps are expected in the mid-90s on Friday, and the humidity will make the heat feel more oppressive. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 4 Sep. 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