How to Use room temperature in a Sentence

room temperature

noun
  • Take the pan off the heat and let cool to room temperature.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025
  • Cool to room temperature, then stir in the dill, chervil and chives.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
  • The drug has a shelf life of 30 months and should be stored at room temperature.
    Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Make the cake up to one day ahead and store at room temperature.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Seal the jar and let sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours.
    Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
  • Let sit at room temperature for 1–8 hours, then place in the fridge.
    Abra Berens, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2023
  • Muffins will keep at room temperature for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Wrap it in cheesecloth and store the cake at room temperature in a dark spot.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Turn off the heat, remove and discard the whole spices, then set the jam aside to cool to room temperature.
    Yi Jun Loh, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the cake to cool to room temperature.
    Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 13 Feb. 2025
  • Once the food is cooked, it should not be left at room temperature for more than two hours.
    Katia Hetter, CNN, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Transfer to a wire rack and set aside to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
    Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Strain and store berries in the fridge, and reserve booze at room temperature.
    Kelsey Youngman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
  • To top it all off, they are stored at room temperature in clear glass jars.
    Shayla Love, New Yorker, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Cool at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Add more lemon juice to taste and serve hot or at room temperature.
    Odysseas Papoulias, Saveur, 10 July 2025
  • Marinade for 1 hour at room temperature or up to overnight in the fridge.
    Emma Lovewell, Flow Space, 19 July 2024
  • Serve the rolls at room temperature with the green tea orange sauce.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
  • The entire process takes a minute, and can be done at room temperature.
    IEEE Spectrum, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Once the cake is room temperature, return the pan of jelly to the heat to gently warm through.
    The Week Uk, theweek, 5 May 2024
  • Try not to leave food out at room temperature for more than two hours.
    Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Set aside at room temperature for at least 8 hours, or up to 24.
    Scott Clark, Saveur, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Bring the pork chops to room temperature.
    Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 19 Mar. 2026
  • Transfer broccoli rice to a platter and serve warm or room temperature.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Let the butter come to room temperature, and start creaming it in a mixer.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Cool the cakes to room temperature.
    Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 18 Mar. 2026
  • First, allow the soup to cool to room temperature.
    Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Coffee grounds generally last three to five months at room temperature and one to two years in the freezer.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026

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