semipermanent

American  

[sem-ee-pur-muh-nuhnt, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈpɜr mə nənt, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

1. not quite permanent.

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Etymology

Origin of semipermanent

First recorded in 1885–90; semi- + permanent

Example Sentences

Iida will select from these objects to incorporate into a 30-foot-long cut paper net to be hung as a semipermanent installation in Densho’s community room.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2022

But most of the tents, as well as some semipermanent structures, remained in the northern section.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2021

If you aren’t ready to commit to permanent or semipermanent hair color, Christoph recommends Bumble and Bumble hair makeup products.

From Slate • Jun. 15, 2020

You will receive payments on a semipermanent or permanent basis, which is dependent on the extent of the injuries that you suffered.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 12, 2018

Downtown, near a subway entrance, sat a semipermanent wooden booth decorated with bunting and pennants and flags manned by neatly dressed youth volunteers in paper hats.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee