room temperature

noun

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

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Cover the pitcher, and let sit at room temperature for at least 14 hours and up to 24 hours. 2: Set a large fine-mesh strainer over a large bowl and slowly pour the coffee mixture through. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025 Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or in the refrigerator for up to four days. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2025 Coconut oil forms a solid at room temperature due to its high saturated fat content. Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 11 Aug. 2025 To top it all off, they are stored at room temperature in clear glass jars. Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025 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 22 Aug. 2025.

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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