temperature
noun
tem·per·a·ture
ˈtem-pər-ˌchu̇r 
ˈtem-pə-
ˈtem-pə-
-p(ə-)rə-,
-chər,
-ˌtyu̇r,
-ˌtu̇r
1
a
: degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale
b
: the degree of heat that is natural to the body of a living being
c
: abnormally high body heat
running a temperature
2
a
: relative state of emotional warmth
scandals raised the political temperature
b
: mood
testing the temperature of voters
3
Examples of temperature in a Sentence
Water boils at a temperature of 212°F.
The samples are kept at a constant temperature.
The weatherman predicted unusually low temperatures for the area.
the normal body temperature of 98.6°F
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Adding more heat to the house by turning on the oven or stove is the last thing most Southerners want to do when the temperatures outside are scorching.
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If your garage is not temperature regulated, transfer sentimental things like photos, old letters, and textiles into plastic tubs or airtight storage bags instead of keeping them in cardboard boxes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Starting them indoors gives you a little more control over the temperature.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 12 July 2025
Adding more heat to the house by turning on the oven or stove is the last thing most Southerners want to do when the temperatures outside are scorching.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
If your garage is not temperature regulated, transfer sentimental things like photos, old letters, and textiles into plastic tubs or airtight storage bags instead of keeping them in cardboard boxes.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 July 2025
Starting them indoors gives you a little more control over the temperature.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
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“Temperature.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/temperature. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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temperature
noun
tem·per·a·ture
ˈtem-pə(r)-ˌchu̇r
ˈtem-p(ə-)rə-ˌchu̇r
ˈtem-p(ə-)rə-ˌchu̇r
-chər
1
: the degree of hotness or coldness of something (as air, water, or the body) as shown by a thermometer
2
: fever sense 1a
have a temperature
Medical Definition
temperature
noun
tem·per·a·ture
ˈtem-pə(r)-ˌchu̇(ə)r
-p(ə-)rə-
-p(ə-)rə-
-chər,
-ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r
1
: degree of hotness or coldness measured on a definite scale see thermometer
2
a
: the degree of heat that is natural to a living body
a normal oral temperature of about 98.6°F
b
: a condition of abnormally high body heat
was running a temperature
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