temporary work

noun
UK /ˈtɛmpərəri wɜːk/
US /ˈtɛmpəreri wɝːk/

Temporary work is a job that only lasts for a short time.

She found temporary work at the store during the holidays.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Work done for a limited period to fill a gap, often through an agency.

He took temporary work through an agency while looking for a full-time role.

3. A short assignment that ends on a set date or when a task is finished.

The temporary work lasted only three weeks.

4. Any job that is not permanent and can end at any time.

Many students rely on temporary work to pay for school.