short-term

[shawrt-turm]

adjective

1. covering or applying to a relatively short period of time.

2. maturing over a relatively short period of time.

   a short-term loan.

3. (of profit, loss, interest, etc.) of or relating to a short term, especially one year or less.

short-term

adjective

1. of, for, or extending over a limited period

2. finance extending over, maturing within, or required within a short period of time, usually twelve months

   short-term credit

   short-term capital

Word History and Origins

Origin of short-term¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

Woodstock limits short-term rentals and locals use secret lines to access swarmed cafes.

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The Monopoly promotion also isn’t just about a short-term sales lift, analysts note.

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Then put on your short-term thinking cap for a moment.

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Some investors dove into more complicated vehicles long considered the domain of professionals, like futures contracts and short-term options.

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He warned that sharp price swings may test investor resolve and trigger profit-taking, which could shake out shorter-term holders.

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Related Words

• interim 
• limited 
• momentary