Definition of Ephemeral

lasting for a brief period of time

Examples of Ephemeral in a sentence

Unlike graffiti, sidewalk chalk art is ephemeral because it will wash away in the rain.  🔊

Because of her ephemeral memory, she forgets things all the time!  🔊

The thunderstorm was ephemeral, starting suddenly and gone within seconds.  🔊

Did you know that bees have an ephemeral 5 week lifespan?  🔊

An ephemeral stay in the waiting room was a nice treat compared to my usual long waits.  🔊

The ephemeral courtship only lasted a few weeks before it fizzled out.  🔊

The homeowner’s excitement was short-lived, with a house fire putting an end to their ephemeral bliss.  🔊

While we were waiting in the drive-thru, we sang for our ephemeral amusement.  🔊

Though the team hoped that he would stay awhile, the leaving coach’s tenure was ephemeral.  🔊

An ephemeral storm moved through the city, only staying briefly but leaving much destruction behind.  🔊

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