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ephemera.

plural of ephemeron

8 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ɪˈfɛməɹə/
  1. plural of ephemeron

    form-of · plural
    the ephemera of springtime
  2. plural of ephemeron Manmade objects that are short-lived (under usual conditions), usually because their design intent is to be inexpensively made and thus affordably bought, a goal that often is an engineering trade-off versus durability. Especially, such objects that are collectibles, such as (originally) cheap publications (e.g., pamphlets, brochures), single-use packaging from packaged goods, and giveaway or throwaway trinkets.

    vintage ephemera
  3. plural of ephemeron Manmade objects that are short-lived (under usual conditions), usually because their design intent is to be inexpensively made and thus affordably bought, a goal that often is an engineering trade-off versus durability. Published single-sheet or single-page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use.

  4. plural of ephemeron Manmade objects that are short-lived (under usual conditions), usually because their design intent is to be inexpensively made and thus affordably bought, a goal that often is an engineering trade-off versus durability. Transitory audiovisual matter not intended to be retained or preserved.

    broadly
    video ephemera
    audio ephemera
Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ (ephḗmeră), neuter plural form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros).

noun/ɪˈfɛməɹə/
  1. A mayfly (genus Ephemera).

Where this word comes from

Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ (ephḗmeră), neuter plural form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros).

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