Word meaning
ephemeral
adjective · ih-FEM-er-ul
What does ephemeral mean?
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time.
Ephemeral in a sentence
“The cherry blossoms are ephemeral, so the park is packed for just one week each spring.”
Synonyms for ephemeral
- fleeting
- transient
- short-lived
Where does ephemeral come from?
From Greek ephēmeros, "lasting only a day."
How to remember ephemeral
- Say it out loud a few times: ih-FEM-er-ul.
- Write one sentence of your own using ephemeral, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.