body temperature
noun
: the normal temperature of the human body
A person's normal body temperature is 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit or 37 degrees Celsius.
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His body temperature was 72 degrees.
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USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The waterproof, buoyant outfits maintain body temperature for six hours, manufacturers say, even when temperatures are as low as -20 C (-4 F).
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
More broadly, scientists interested in leveraging heat for mental health have noticed a link to body temperature, specifically that people with depression tend to run hotter, according to a 2024 study of more than 20,000 adults.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Henrikson failed to measure and record core body temperature, did not consider environmental conditions or information about when Galati was last seen alive, the suit alleged.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
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USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
The waterproof, buoyant outfits maintain body temperature for six hours, manufacturers say, even when temperatures are as low as -20 C (-4 F).
—Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 7 Mar. 2026
More broadly, scientists interested in leveraging heat for mental health have noticed a link to body temperature, specifically that people with depression tend to run hotter, according to a 2024 study of more than 20,000 adults.
—Will Stone, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026
Henrikson failed to measure and record core body temperature, did not consider environmental conditions or information about when Galati was last seen alive, the suit alleged.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for body temperature
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“Body temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20temperature. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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