short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /

ADJECTIVE

temporary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim limited momentary

WEAK

Band-Aid acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent make-do makeshift mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-range slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

permanent

Example Sentences

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Wander, a luxury short-term rental company that only operates in North America, has seen a 26% rise in bookings ahead of summer.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026

Gen. Marissa Roy, a democratic socialist with union support, and John McKinney, a deputy district attorney with backing from law enforcement and short-term rental giant Airbnb.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

While the current drop-off is nowhere near as severe as it was in 2015—with BTC falling 50% within two weeks at that time—the effects are plenty tough for short-term investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The government says the aim of these new measures is to encourage full road resurfacing rather than short-term patching.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“That was a short-term emergency, and it was ordered by the goddess. I will not go across country and fight many dangers in the company of a boy.”

From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan

short-term

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