room temperature

noun

: a comfortable temperature that is not too hot or too cold

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Lowering the room temperature slightly, adding blackout curtains and using calming sound machines can sometimes support deeper sleep cycles. ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026 Gently run a knife around outer edges of cheesecake to loosen from pan; let cool at room temperature 1 hour. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Let rest at room temperature, covered by a clean, wet kitchen towel or cloth, at least 20 minutes. Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 9 Mar. 2026 Many of the chemicals found beneath Atlas evaporate at room temperature and sneak into buildings through cracks in foundations, floor drains or other gaps — a process known as vapor intrusion. Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for room temperature

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“Room temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20temperature. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

Medical Definition

room temperature

noun
: a temperature of from 59° to 77°F (15° to 25°C) that is suitable for human occupancy and at which laboratory experiments are usually performed
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