temp

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noun

ˈtemp How to pronounce temp (audio)
Synonyms of tempnext
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: 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

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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.
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Noun
For camera-ready skin in unforgiving temps, look for a tinted formula that will do double duty. — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026 However, with temps dipping after sunset (and air conditioners constantly blasting indoors), a lightweight sweater is bound to come in handy. — Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 7 July 2026 Yesterday, the pair braved New York’s sweltering temps for a joyride in a red-hot Ferrari. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 6 July 2026 As temps continue to climb, outfit planning requires more thought, but no one wants to waste precious summer hours — so the old T-shirt and athletic shorts combo often wins out. — Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 5 July 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

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The first known use of temp was in 1850

Rhymes for temp

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temp

noun
ˈtemp
: temperature

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