room temperature

noun

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

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Let come to room temperature before serving for best texture and flavor. Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 7 Apr. 2026 How to Store Lemon Cookies Place baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days or freeze up to 3 months. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Apr. 2026 It can be made ahead of time and is great at room temperature. Deputy Food Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 Cooked eggs that weren't air-cooled should spend no more than two hours at room temperature. ABC News, 2 Apr. 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 9 Apr. 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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