room temperature

noun

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

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Recipe Tips From The Test Kitchen Store leftover, cooled bread tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 2025 Remove from the oven and allow to rest at room temperature for 5 minutes before serving. Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Nov. 2025 This includes making sure room temperature and bedding are comfortable. Olivia Lee, Charlotte Observer, 10 Nov. 2025 In the shower, skip the screen, turn off the light, and add simple comforts like lavender or frankincense oil, a cool room temperature (around 65–68°F), and soft towels. Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Nov. 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 12 Nov. 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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