Ephemeral — Word of the Day May 05, 2027

Definition

Existing only briefly; transient. Nothing teaches the value of attention like the ephemeral.

“The school play was ephemeral — performed once, and never again — but that made it the more precious.”

From Greek ephemeros, from epi- (on) + hemera (day).

E₁P₃H₄E₁M₃E₁R₁A₁L₁

EPHEMERAL scores 16 points in Scrabble.