fleeting

Beginner

/ˈfliː.t̬ɪŋ/

adjective
short or quick

fleeting in a sentence

  • “We paid a fleeting visit to Paris.”
  • “a fleeting glimpse”
  • “This is just a fleeting visit.”

What does “fleeting” mean?

fleeting (adjective) means short or quick. It is pronounced /ˈfliː.t̬ɪŋ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "fleeting" mean?
fleeting (adjective) means: short or quick
How do you pronounce "fleeting"?
"fleeting" is pronounced /ˈfliː.t̬ɪŋ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "fleeting" in a sentence?
Here is "fleeting" used in a sentence: We paid a fleeting visit to Paris.

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