Temp (Noun)
Meaning
A worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The advertising agency hired a temp to help with their busy summer workload.
- Sarah has been working as a temp at the law firm for three months.
- The company often relies on temps to cover for staff who are on vacation.
- Mark was hired as a temp to answer phones while the receptionist was out on maternity leave.
- As a temp, Emily was not eligible for the company's benefits package.