temporaryhelp

noun

UK /ˈtɛmpərəri hɛlp/

US /ˈtɛmpəreri hɛlp/

A person who works for a short time to help out.

The store hired temporary help during the busy holiday season.

SYNONYMS

temp short-term worker interim staff seasonal worker casual labor

RELATED WORDS

temp agency staffing contract worker part-time workforce

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Extra assistance that is only available for a limited time.

We got some temporary help from a neighbor to move the boxes.

3. A service that provides short-term workers to companies.

The factory called temporary help to cover the night shift.

4. Short-term support in a task or project.

Thanks for the temporary help with my homework.