room temperature

noun

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

Examples of room temperature in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Let the salmon sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes while the grill preheats. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026

Let sit at room temperature until buns are puffed and expanded to edges of muffin cups (dough will spring back when poked but hold a slight indentation), 25–35 minutes. — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026

Let the mixture sit at room temperature for 36 hours, strain and rebottle. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Let cool to room temperature, then place in jars and refrigerate up to 1 month. — Torie Cox, Southern Living, 27 July 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