room temperature

noun

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

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Then pour in room temperature or cold water. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026 Store croutons in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days. Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026 The spoilage experiments focused on chicken, milk, and eggs left at room temperature for 24 and 48 hours. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 June 2026 Shape patties evenly and let the meat reach room temperature for consistent cooking. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 June 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 25 Jun. 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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