temps
Americannoun
plural
tempsEtymology
Origin of temps
1885–90; < French: literally, time < Latin tempus
Example Sentences
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If companies hired fewer temps than they usually do, the seasonal adjustments applied by the BLS could make the employment picture look a lot worse in November than it really is.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025
Roles were automated away, or increasingly, replaced by temps and consultants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 27, 2025
Much cooler temps expected tomorrow, with highs in the upper 60s and 70s.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2025
“There are laws in place for pets not to be walked when temps hit 95 degrees,” Materna said.
From Salon • Nov. 3, 2024
“Says the girl sitting outside in subglacial temps while the vampires are out looking for a snack with sprinkles.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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