temps
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of temps
1885–90; < French: literally, time < Latin tempus
Example Sentences
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“Laissez les bons temps rouler” is as relevant to younger investors as Warren Buffett’s advice to be fearful when others are greedy and greedy when others are fearful has been to older generations.
From Barron's ● Apr. 15, 2026
Denver has seen temps in the 60s this week.
From Slate ● Feb. 25, 2026
If companies hired fewer temps than they usually do, the seasonal adjustments applied by the BLS could make the employment picture look a lot worse in November than it really is.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 15, 2025
Roles were automated away, or increasingly, replaced by temps and consultants.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2025
“Says the girl sitting outside in subglacial temps while the vampires are out looking for a snack with sprinkles.”
From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone
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