room temperature

noun

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

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Store unopened pasta sauce at room temperature in a cupboard or pantry, away from direct light and heat. Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 Store at room temperature for up to four days. Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026 Using a hand mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together room temperature unsalted butter and sugar for about 5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 How to Store Breakfast Cookies These breakfast cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 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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