ephemera

Meanings

1. plural of ephemeron
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Published single-sheet or single-page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use.
5. Transitory audiovisual matter not intended to be retained or preserved.

1. A mayfly (genus Ephemera).

Etymology

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

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