ephemera
Especially, such objects that are collectibles, such as cheap publications, single-use…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.
Meaning
4 sensesManmade 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
Published single-sheet or single-page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use.
(broadly)Transitory audiovisual matter not intended to be retained or preserved.
video ephemera
audio ephemera
A mayfly (genus Ephemera).
- something transitory; lasting a day
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ (ephḗmeră), neuter plural form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros)Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ (ephḗmeră), neuter plural form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros).
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Forms
plural: ephemeras / ephemeraeWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular