Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ephemera
noun
/ɪˈfɛm.ə.rə/
Definition
Ephemera refers to items that are designed to be temporary, often printed materials that are not meant to last long.
Examples
- The old ticket stubs were stored in a scrapbook as valuable ephemera.
- He collected various pieces of ephemera from the 19th century.
Meaning
It typically includes things like tickets, postcards, brochures, and other paper goods that are not preserved for the long term.
Synonyms
- transitory items
- short-lived materials
- temporary artifacts
