short-term

adjective

ˈshȯrt-ˌtərm 

1

: occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time

2

a

: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a brief term and especially one of less than a year

b

: generated by assets held for less than six months

Synonyms of short-term

• temporary
• interim

Examples of short-term in a Sentence

this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem

Recent Examples on the Web

CMOs are caught in the middle, trying to prove long-term brand value while delivering short-term efficiency gains. — Derya Matras, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Miami Short-Term-Rental Investment Considerations Miami may remain relevant for property-specific short-term-rental analysis, while citywide averages alone may not capture an individual property’s calendar, cost, or operating assumptions. — Kaitlyn Gomez, Miami Herald, 7 Oct. 2026

Hotels and short-term rental options are available throughout, with Laureles, Estadio, and Conquistadores being the most popular neighborhoods. — Nikkita Nair, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026

History as guide Historical data shows that Meta has been here five times before, with generally positive short-term results. — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1901, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for short-term

• affirm
• bookworm
• budworm
• confirm
• cutworm
• earthworm
• infirm
• midterm
• ringworm
• tapeworm
• wireworm
• angiosperm

Kids Definition

short-term

adjective

-ˈtərm

: short-range

short-term goals

Legal Definition

short term

noun

: short rate