room temperature

[room tem-per-uh-cher, -choor, -pruh-, -per-cher, room]

noun

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.

room temperature

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of room temperature¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

"We eat only what we can keep at room temperature," says Rosa.

From BBC

The mochis are ready to eat after three to four minutes resting at room temperature.

From Salon

Lastly, you can’t beat a chilled sandwich, with dense, chewy bread that provides more resistance than a room temperature sandwich, often with crunchy lettuce and mayonnaise-laced fillings.

From Salon

“If the water is too hot for a green tea or white tea, then you might want to ask for 75% of hot water and maybe 25% of room temperature water,” Ziata explained.

From Salon

Although it is a metal, it acts as a liquid at room temperature.

From Los Angeles Times