ephemera
IPA: ɪfˈɛmɝʌ
noun
- Objects, including collectable items, that are designed to be short-lived.
- (library science) Published single-sheet or single page documents which are meant to be thrown away after one use.
- (by extension) Transitory audiovisual matter not intended to be retained or preserved.
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Examples of "ephemera" in Sentences
- The museum had a collection of ephemera, including old ticket stubs and postcards
- Ephemera such as flyers and brochures are often discarded after events
- Vintage ephemera from the 1920s gives us a glimpse into the past
- Some people collect ephemera like stamps and trading cards
- The ephemera scattered across the table told the story of a busy day
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