Transient

{ˈtran-zē-ənt}

Adjective

1.lasting only for a short time; impermanent.

noun

  1. person who is staying or working in a place for only a short time.
  2. momentary variation in current, voltage, or frequency

Examples of transient in a sentence:

  • The snow is transient and will melt as soon as the sun appears.
  • The transient storm passed through our town rather quickly.