Thermometer

/θərˈmɒmɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature.

The doctor used a thermometer to check my fever.

A device that measures temperature in various applications, including weather forecasting and scientific research.

The outdoor thermometer showed a temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit.

An instrument that indicates temperature changes in specific environments, such as cooking or refrigeration.

Make sure to use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly.

A gauge for measuring temperature in a liquid or gas.

The thermometer in the laboratory is calibrated to precise standards.

A device for measuring temperature that often consists of a glass tube filled with mercury or colored alcohol.

The mercury thermometer broke, so we need to get a new one.

From Greek 'thermo-' meaning heat and 'meter' meaning measure.

thermometer reading

The measurement displayed on a thermometer.

digital thermometer

A thermometer that uses digital technology to display temperatures.

mercury thermometer

A type of thermometer that uses mercury to measure temperature.

temperature

A measure of the warmth or coldness of an object or substance.

thermometry

The science of measuring temperature.

Thermo

Grab a thermo from the kitchen to check the heat.

Temp gauge

Make sure the temp gauge is reading accurately before we start cooking.