room temperature

noun

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

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Unlike most spirits, which can sit unopened at room temperature for years without discernible degradation, wine is a living, breathing, dare-I-say magical thing. Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Apr. 2026 Mangoes ripen best stored at room temperature; to speed ripening, place them in a paper bag with an apple or banana. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 The muffins keep for up to 4 days at room temperature in an airtight container or for up to 2 months in the freezer. The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026 Let the chicken sit for 20 to 30 minutes to come to room temperature. Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 14 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 18 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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