room temperature

noun

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

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Slice and serve warm or at room temperature with vanilla ice cream. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025 Health inspectors observed shrimp thawing at room temperature on the floor under the ware wash sink. Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025 Three hours before baking, retrieve the dough from the fridge and set aside at room temperature, covered. Katie Parla, Saveur, 30 Oct. 2025 This dessert is delightful whether served warm or at room temperature. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 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 4 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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