noun
- workers employed for a limited period of time, typically to fill in for permanent employees or handle short-term projects
Usage: plural of temporary
Examples
- The company hired several temporaries to help with the holiday rush.
- Many temporaries hope to be offered permanent positions.
- The office relies on temporaries during busy seasons.
- Temporaries often work through staffing agencies.
- The project required additional temporaries with specialized skills.
- Some temporaries prefer the flexibility of short-term assignments.