How to Use temperature in a Sentence

temperature

noun
  • The samples are kept at a constant temperature.
  • The weatherman predicted unusually low temperatures for the area.
  • Water boils at a temperature of 212°F.
  • Make sure to keep basil in warm temperatures away from drafts or cold air.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
  • What temperature should cooked beef reach to be safe to eat?
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
  • These will keep at room temperature for five days, or in the freezer for two weeks.
    Joanne Rosa, ABC News, 11 Feb. 2022
  • One of the things that makes or breaks your sleep is sleeping temperature.
    John Shumway, CBS News, 18 May 2026
  • Anyone who loves grilling knows that the process is all about temperature.
    Olivia Muenter, Peoplemag, 8 June 2023
  • For the non-brides, there’s a lot to look forward to as the temperature drops.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
  • There aren’t many things classier or more stylish than a peacoat when the temperature drops.
    Hillary Maglin, Travel + Leisure, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Try pairing it with some tights as the temperatures drop.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • And temperatures don't show any signs of backing down soon.
    Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Ahead of the rain, temperatures will top-out in the low to mid-70s.
    Cutter Martin, CBS News, 11 May 2026
  • Style it with knee-high boots as the temperatures drop, or pair it with some heels for a fall wedding.
    Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2025
  • But temperatures will fall to near freezing by evening.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Once the water starts to boil, turn the temperature down to simmer or low.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The dye-trapping sheets work in all water temperatures and can be used more than once.
    Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
  • Even warmer temperatures that will feel like May and June await us.
    Matthew Villafane, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Kale is a hearty vegetable that grows in shade and thrives in cooler temperatures.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 May 2026
  • The town owes its fame to twelve main springs, each with its own mineral mix and temperature.
    Stephan Rabimov, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Morning temperatures may be the warmest for this time of the year.
    Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
  • The high temperatures have arrived more than a month ahead of usual.
    Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 16 May 2023
  • Snow can fall when temperatures are above freezing.
    Andrew Kozak, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
  • And for four years, the temperature kept rising.
    Louis Menand, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • This is the temperature at which riverine life begins to get stressed.
    New Atlas, 23 Sep. 2025
  • As temperatures bottom out and ice fringes the shore, a certain peace takes over.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Remove the cloth once temperatures warm enough for the plant to survive.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Dec. 2024
  • As temperatures rise and moods lift, keep your eyes on pastel designs.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026
  • No matter the temperature, the goal is still the same for athletes.
    Ubah Ali, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • This is a ranch-style home, and the temperature is kept at 70 degrees.
    Abigail Van Buren, oregonlive, 19 May 2022

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