Phrase Hound found 8 phrases and 46 compound words that contain temp. The most common are listed below. Open temp in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 8
- room tempClipped compound of room temperature.
- temp agencyA recruiting firm that acts as an intermediary between a candidate seeking employment and a company seeking short-term employees.
- temp agenciesplural of temp agency: A recruiting firm that acts as an intermediary between a candidate seeking employment and a company seeking short-term employees.
- temp playClipping of temperature play: Any sexual activity involving stimulation using objects or substances with very high or very low temperatures.
- spike a tempSynonym of spike a temperature: To undergo a sudden sharp rise in body temperature.
- spikes a tempthird-person singular simple present indicative of spike a temp: To undergo a sudden sharp rise in body temperature.
- spiked a tempsimple past and past participle of spike a temp
- spiking a temppresent participle and gerund of spike a temp
Compound words 46
- overtempA condition in which a device or machine has reached a temperature above that approved by the manufacturer.
- permatempAn employee who is officially a temp (temporary worker) but who works full time alongside permanent workers, without the stability and benefits (insurance, holiday pay, etc.) afforded to them.
- undertempClipping of undertemperature: A temperature that is insufficient for normal operation
- templateA physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
- templatesplural of template: A physical object whose shape is used as a guide to make other objects.
- tempestA storm, especially one with severe winds.
- temptingAttractive, appealing, enticing.
- temptedsimple past and past participle of tempt
- templesplural of temple: A house of worship, especially:
- temperaA paint in which the pigments are suspended in a water-soluble emulsion, such as of egg yolk or gelatine, which hardens and becomes insoluble on exposure to air.