room temperature

noun

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

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Bring dough to room temperature 20 minutes if refrigerated longer than 3 hours. Judy Bart Kancigor, Oc Register, 7 May 2026 Serve chilled or at room temperature. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 May 2026 Allow egg yolks, egg whites, and butter to stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2026 Serve the knots warm or at room temperature. The Week Uk, TheWeek, 2 May 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 10 May. 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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