temp

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noun

ˈtemp How to pronounce temp (audio)
Synonyms of tempnext
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.
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Summer comes with unforgiving temps and, naturally, shorter chops. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 Porcelli said high temperatures this Labor Day weekend in South Florida will hover around the low-90s, with feels-like temps between 105 and 108. — Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026 Los Angeles high temps will dip about ten degrees into the 80s this week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 Keep them happy in 62°F to 75°F temps and mulch for protection. — Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 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

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temp

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ˈtemp
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