room temperature

noun

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

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Remove skillet from heat, and garnish with additional herbs and black pepper; serve warm or at room temperature. Josh Miller, Southern Living, 3 June 2025 The inspector saw a pot of nacho cheese stored at room temperature on the table, outside of a hot holding area of the East Side restaurant. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025 Seal the jar and let sit at room temperature for 24-48 hours. Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025 Preparation: Many recipes call for just pouring room temperature bourbon and Cointreau into a glass of Champagne, which is the worst possible way to make this drink. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 24 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for room temperature

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“Room temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/room%20temperature. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

Medical Definition

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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