room temperature

American  

[room tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher, room] / ˈrum ˈtɛm pər ə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər, -prə-, -pər tʃər, ˈrʊm /

noun

• room temperatures
  plural

1. a temperature at which food, drink, medicine, etc., is neither cooled nor heated.

   Unopened, our sauces can be stored at room temperature for months, but opened jars must be refrigerated.

   The cheeses are best served at room temperature.

2. any indoor temperature that falls within a range considered comfortable for human occupancy.

   We tested the strength of the bond at room temperature and at 140°F.

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room temperature British  

noun

1. the normal temperature of a living room, usually taken as being around 20°C

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• room temperatures
  plural

Etymology

Origin of room temperature

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

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room temperature

That is still far below room temperature, but it is relatively high compared with similar quantum materials and makes the result especially promising for future applications.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026

The researchers are also testing how the device behaves at room temperature, which will be an important requirement if the technology is eventually used in practical applications.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 3, 2026

If it warmed too much and reached room temperature, the samples could begin to deteriorate.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026

Serve warm or at room temperature with whipped cream.

From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026

While the device slightly lowered the room temperature, the machine was too noisy and the air too humid.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow