room temperature

noun

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

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The cream cheese for this recipe must be at room temperature to ensure a lump-free frosting. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 14 Apr. 2025 Make the Swiss meringue buttercream the day before decorating and store it in an airtight container at room temperature. Ana Calderone, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025 Slice and Serve Cut into wedges and serve immediately or at room temperature. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025 Pests also chewed through a bag of rice, and tofu was kept under the dishwashing sink at room temperature. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 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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