transient

adjective
UK: /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/
US: /ˈtræn.ʃənt/

  1. Lasting only for a short time; not permanent.

    1. The snow was transient and melted quickly.
    2. The city attracts a large transient population of students and tourists.

  2. Staying in a place for only a short time.

    1. He was a transient worker, moving from job to job.
    2. Many transient guests stay at the hotel during the music festival.

Synonyms

temporary passing impermanent fleeting nomadic short-lived brief
transient noun

  1. A person who stays in a place for only a short time.

    1. The shelter provides food and beds for transients.
    2. The town has a problem with transients camping in the park.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "transient" in English means: Lasting only for a short time; not permanent., Staying in a place for only a short time..

The phonetic transcription of "transient" is /ˈtræn.zi.ənt/ in British English and /ˈtræn.ʃənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "transient": temporary, passing, impermanent, fleeting, nomadic, short-lived, brief.

Example usage of "transient": "The snow was transient and melted quickly.". More examples on the page.