ephemera
gb/ˈɛfɪmɚə/ us/ˈɛfɪmɚə/
C1
Inglês
Acepções
0 acepção
Substantivo
formal
C1
abstract
1
short-lived things collectively
small things that do not last long.
Padrão de uso:
the ephemera of [something]
Erro comum:
Ephemera is usually treated as a collective noun; avoid *an ephemera*. Say "a piece/item of ephemera" instead. Also don’t confuse it with the adjective ephemeral.
Sinônimos
transients (emphasizes things that pass quickly.)
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fleeting details (focuses on small, easily overlooked aspects.)
Antônimos
permanence (the state of lasting or remaining unchanged.)
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enduring works (things created to last and be preserved.)
Colocações
the ephemera of daily life
|cultural ephemera
|urban ephemera
|digital ephemera
|political ephemera
|the ephemera of social media
|the ephemera of childhood
|the ephemera of fashion
|collect the ephemera
|ephemera of the moment
Temas
culture
|daily_life
|time
Exemplos
- The memoir is full of the ephemera of everyday life—bus tickets, overheard jokes, and half-remembered songs.
- Her photographs turn ordinary ephemera into something worth noticing.
- The show captured the ephemera of a city summer: flyers, street chatter, and late-night light.
Exemplos para estudantes
- I kept the ephemera from our trip.
- Most ephemera disappear quickly.
Substantivo
C1
entity
2
collectible short-term printed items
paper items like tickets or flyers that people often throw away, but some people collect them.
Padrão de uso:
[someone] collects ephemera; a collection of ephemera
Erro comum:
Don’t use *ephemeras* as a plural; ephemera already refers to many items. For one object, say "an item/piece of ephemera."
Sinônimos
memorabilia (usually kept for personal or fan value, not necessarily disposable at first.)
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keepsakes (highlights sentimental value more than documentary value.)
Antônimos
books (bound publications typically intended to be kept long-term.)
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official records (documents created to be preserved and referenced.)
Colocações
printed ephemera
|paper ephemera
|advertising ephemera
|political ephemera
|theatre ephemera
|concert ephemera
|travel ephemera
|a box of ephemera
|a collection of ephemera
|ephemera dealer
Temas
arts
|media
|history
|shopping
Exemplos
- The museum acquired a trove of ephemera from the 1960s, including flyers, menus, and campaign buttons.
- He collects railway ephemera like old timetables and station posters.
- The archive catalogued the ephemera from the festival—wristbands, programs, and maps.
Exemplos para estudantes
- She keeps ephemera like tickets and postcards.
- The library has a large ephemera collection.
Substantivo
technical
C2
entity
3
mayflies (esp. in taxonomy)
a scientific name related to mayflies.
Padrão de uso:
Ephemera [singular taxonomic name]; ephemera [plural common reference, rare]
Erro comum:
This meaning is uncommon in everyday English; most uses of ephemera refer to short-lived things or collectible printed items.
Sinônimos
mayflies (the common name; broader and not taxonomic.)
Colocações
the genus Ephemera
|Ephemera danica
|mayfly ephemera (rare)
|Ephemera species
Temas
nature
|biology
Exemplos
- In the guide, Ephemera is listed as a genus of mayflies found near clean rivers.
- The researcher compared Ephemera species across several regions.
Gramática
Forma no dicionário
ephemera
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GB/ˈɛfɪmɚə/
US/ˈɛfɪmɚə/
Sílabas e tonicidade
eph - em - era (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (eph)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: ephemera
- Plural: ephemeras
Família de palavras
Forms
ephemeras
noun
Core family
ephemeral
adjective C1
Related words
ephemerality
noun C1
Advanced or less common
ephemerally
adverb
Expressões
printed ephemera
1/pɹˈɪntɪd ˈɛfɪmɚə/
fixed phrase
temporary printed items for events
paper items like tickets or flyers that were not meant to be kept.
Exemplos
- The archive specializes in printed ephemera from early cinema, including programs and lobby cards.
- She framed a piece of printed ephemera from the original exhibition poster.
- Collectors pay surprising amounts for printed ephemera from famous concerts.
the ephemera of [something]
1/ðə ˈɛfɪmɚə əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
small temporary details of life
the small things that do not last long in a situation.
Exemplos
- The essay lingers on the ephemera of office life: calendars, coffee cups, and sticky notes.
- She photographs the ephemera of travel, from receipts to room keys.
- The novel is built from the ephemera of memory rather than big dramatic events.