room temperature

noun

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

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Two turkey breasts were thawing at room temperature on top of the prep table. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026 Several scoops, utensils, knives and a rice bowl were stored in room temperature water in four containers. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The company has started with SPVX02, a tetanus-diphtheria candidate that’s stable at room temperature and resistant to freezing. — Lauryn Higgins, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 Even if they’re brought back to room temperature, underripe bananas will not continue to ripen properly. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for room temperature

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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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