thermometer

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ther·mom·e·ter | \ thər-ˈmä-mə-tər

, thə-ˈmä-mə-tər \

plural thermometers

Definition of thermometer

: an instrument for determining temperature specifically : one consisting of a sensor housed in a metal probe that registers a change in electrical resistance as a change in temperature

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Other Words from thermometer

thermometric \ ˌthər-mə-ˈme-trik

\ adjective

thermometrically \ ˌthər-mə-ˈme-tri-k(ə-)lē

\ adverb

Examples of thermometer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Braun’s no-touch thermometer scored top marks in our testing, thanks to its accuracy, consistency and ease of use. — Julianne Ross, CNN Underscored, "20 Amazon products our readers couldn’t get enough of in March," 2 Apr. 2021 Another Shopping reader favorite since last year, this iHealth digital thermometer has an infrared sensor and can take one’s temperature from about 3 centimeters away. — Shari Uyehara, NBC News, "March reader favorites: Ellipticals, face masks, vacuums and more," 2 Apr. 2021 Broil the chicken for 8 minutes, or until the top is charred and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part of a leg registers 180 degrees. — BostonGlobe.com, "Recipe: In this ‘dirty’ version of Syrian bulgur with chicken, a cookbook author turns the traditional dish on its head," 30 Mar. 2021 The company explained that import problems and inflated taxes levied on Chinese imports were to blame for the sky-high price, but that didn’t stop more than a million people from buying this sleek no-touch thermometer. — Maren Estrada, BGR, "The ‘iPhone of forehead thermometers’ cost $60 in 2020 – now Amazon has it for $20," 25 Mar. 2021 This 20-piece kit includes easy-to-clean stainless-steel tools, including tongs, a spatula, corn holders and a fork that doubles as a meat thermometer. — Lizzy Briskin, chicagotribune.com, "What you need to host a BBQ," 24 Mar. 2021 Basic first-aid supplies and medications include: A thermometer. — Mayo Clinic, oregonlive, "Daylight saving time starts: here’s what else you should change today," 14 Mar. 2021 Read on and discover why thousands of Amazon shoppers swear this product is just as essential as their heavy duty stand mixer and meat thermometer. — Patricia S York, Southern Living, "These Food Savers Will Help Keep Your Produce Fresher For Longer," 21 Feb. 2021 So, invest in a great meat thermometer and stop stressing about undercooked poultry for good. — Samantha Macavoy, Good Housekeeping, "How Long To Cook a Turkey per Pound," 12 Oct. 2020

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thermometer

noun

English Language Learners Definition of thermometer

: an instrument used for measuring temperature

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thermometer

noun

ther·mom·e·ter | \ thər-ˈmä-mə-tər

, thə-ˈmä- \

Kids Definition of thermometer

: an instrument for measuring temperature

thermometer

noun

ther·mom·e·ter | \ thə(r)-ˈmäm-ət-ər

Medical Definition of thermometer

: an instrument for determining temperature that usually consists either of a device providing a digital readout or of a glass bulb attached to a fine tube of glass with a numbered scale and containing a liquid (as mercury or colored alcohol) that is sealed in and rises and falls with changes of temperature

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