1. lasting for a very short time; temporary

Examples

• The beauty of cherry blossoms is ephemeral, lasting only a few weeks each spring.
• Social media trends are often ephemeral, disappearing as quickly as they appear.
• The morning dew created an ephemeral sparkle on the grass.
• His fame proved to be ephemeral, fading after just one hit song.
• The ephemeral nature of childhood makes every moment precious.
• Street art can be ephemeral, sometimes painted over within days.
• The rainbow was ephemeral, vanishing as soon as the sun came out.