room temperature

noun

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

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Allow the potatoes to cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate for 2 hours to allow the flavors to marry. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026 Allow the ribs to rest at room temperature while preparing the grill. Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Cool completely, then store, lightly covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature. Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026 Cut tomatoes left at room temperature for longer than two hours should be discarded. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 2 July 2026 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 Jul. 2026.

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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