Ephemera

//ɪˈfɛməɹə// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    plural of ephemeron form-of, plural

    "the ephemera of springtime"

  2. 2
    A mayfly (genus Ephemera).

    "These names, and many more, are, in various parts of the country, applied to an ephemera, which appears in most, if not all of the Trout waters of these kingdoms, throughout the whole season, although in greater numbers during spring and autumn, than at other times."

  3. 3
    something transitory; lasting a day wordnet
  4. 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.; Especially, such ephemera 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"

  5. 5
    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.
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  1. 6
    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"

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

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