temporary

adjective
UK /ˈtɛmpərəri/
US /ˈtɛmpəreri/

Something temporary lasts for only a short time and is not forever.

We stayed in a temporary house while our real home was being fixed.

SYNONYMS

short-termbrieffleetingprovisionalinterim

RELATED WORDS

temporarilypermanentlastingmomentary

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A worker hired for only a short period of time.

The office hired a temporary to help during the busy season.

3. Not meant to be kept or used for a long time.

He used a temporary password until he chose a new one.

4. Existing only for a limited time in a particular situation.

The road closure is temporary and will end next week.