How to Use thermometer in a Sentence

thermometer

noun
  • Do not count on the thermometer that comes with the turkey.
    Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Nov. 2023
  • On such a day, the thermometer stayed close to the averages.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 6 Aug. 2023
  • The best way to tell if your bird is done is by using a meat thermometer.
    Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
  • When the thermometer reads 350 degrees, close all but one valve to reduce the heat.
    Joe Kohl-Riggs, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2023
  • This reduces the chances of the thermometer’s bulb cooling down.
    Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2023
  • That is why the UIL sent out about 180 wet bulb thermometers across the state as part of a grant program, to help those in need.
    Greg Riddle, Dallas News, 13 Sep. 2023
  • At times when the thermometer read 87, the heat index was only 84.
    Martin Weil, Washington Post, 19 June 2023
  • Into a large pot or wok fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 1 inch.
    Clarissa Wei, Saveur, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Place the thermometer under your tongue, then close your mouth.
    Leah Groth, Health, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The meat thermometer goes into the thickest part of the inner thigh, near the breast, but not touching bone.
    Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Into a large wok or pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, add 4 cups of the oil and turn the heat to medium-high.
    Jing Gao, Saveur, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Freeze warnings have been issued across the region, and in some spots the thermometer will dip into the low 20s.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Step 6 Into a large pot or wok fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 25 Jan. 2024
  • Schools are also keeping a close eye on the thermometer.
    Beacon-News Staff, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Invest in a thermometer and cook it to about 130 degrees.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 15 Jan. 2023
  • The thermometer likely won’t reflect it through most of the country, but the end of summer is drawing near.
    Bychris Morris, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2023
  • After all, the world keeps spinning no matter what the thermometer says.
    Ed Silverman, STAT, 27 July 2023
  • And no probe thermometer in the restaurant to make sure your food is properly cooked through.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 18 Feb. 2024
  • Step 2 Into a large heavy pot fitted with a deep-fry thermometer, pour the oil to a depth of 2 inches and turn the heat to medium-high.
    Saveur Editors, Saveur, 26 Oct. 2023
  • The temperature of the meat should read at least 165 degrees when checked with a thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 21 Feb. 2023
  • Make sure to grab a candy thermometer to prevent the bites from burning.
    Karen Schroeder-Rankin, Southern Living, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Space heaters were placed in a corner of the room, with thermometers located 3 feet and 6 feet away, directly in front of the unit.
    Jon Bitner, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023
  • In the brief summer, even as the sun circled the horizon and never set, the thermometer seldom broke 40 degrees.
    Carl Hoffman, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2023
  • Check the temperature of the oil in the skillet with an instant-read thermometer.
    Tori Latham, Robb Report, 5 Apr. 2023
  • When the powder is piled high and the thermometer plunges, on the other hand, surprisingly close flushes are the order of the day.
    Tom Davis, Field & Stream, 10 Jan. 2023
  • The meat is done cooking when the juices run clear and the thickest part of the shoulder registers 160 degrees with a meat thermometer.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Dec. 2023
  • If using a thermometer, the temperature of the caramel should reach about 300°F.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2023
  • The thermometer targets high temperatures in the low to mid-90s.
    A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2023
  • This bundle includes three accessories—a pizza peel, a cutter, and a thermometer—yet the price ends up the same as the oven alone thanks to the coupon code.
    Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 14 Mar. 2024
  • Insert the thermometer in the very center and at a slight angle to avoid touching the bottom of the pan, which will be hotter and give you a false reading.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 16 Oct. 2023

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