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
High temps will hold in the 90s for most of the Sacramento Valley this week. — Sean MacAday, Sacbee.com, 24 Aug. 2026 Using hot water will be faster, but room-temp water will dissolve within 3 minutes or so. — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2026 High temps drop into the 70s behind Tuesday's storm, with most of the week looking quiet. — Lisa Meadows, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026 Average summer temps in the scenic towns of Ogunquit, Wells, and Cape Neddick are about 10 degrees cooler than nearby tourist spots like Portland and Kennebunkport, which makes this lovely locale a popular spot for Northeast summer vacations. — Josh Roberts, USA Today, 15 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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