ephemera

== English == === Etymology === Borrowed from Ancient Greek ἐφήμερᾰ (ephḗmeră), neuter plural form of ἐφήμερος (ephḗmeros). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪˈfɛməɹə/ === Noun === ephemera plural of ephemeron 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 ephemera that are collectibles, such as (originally) cheap publications (e.g., pamphlets, brochures), single-use packaging from packaged goods, and giveaway or throwaway trinkets. (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. ==== Related terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === ephemera (plural ephemeras or ephemerae) A mayfly (genus Ephemera). 1849, John Beever, Arundo, Practical Fly-fishing Founded on Nature (page 18) These names, and many more, are, in various parts of the country, applied to an ephemera, which appears in most, if not all of the Trout waters of these kingdoms, throughout the whole season, although in greater numbers during spring and autumn, than at other times. === References === “ephemera”, in Collins English Dictionary, 2011–present.