Definition: 1. The degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity. 2. The somatic sensation of cold or heat.
Use 'temperature' in a sentence:
1. If your child's temperature rises, sponge her down gently with tepid water.
2. The thermometer shows the temperature in Celsius and Fahrenheit.
3. Painkillers are very useful in small amounts to bring your temperature down.
4. Heat the oven to a temperature of 200 ˚C.
5. There have always been slight oscillations in world temperature.
6. The temperature has risen (by) five degrees.
7. He's in bed with a temperature of 40˚.
8. She's running a temperature.
9. The temperatures remained below freezing all day.
10. The temperature remained between 25 ˚C and 30 ˚C all week.
11. The temperature fell sharply in the night.
12. Does he have a temperature?
13. There's also been a noticeable rise in the political temperature.
14. The temperature must be in the nineties today.
15. Few plants will tolerate sudden changes in temperature.
16. By mid-morning, the temperature was already above 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
17. The presence or absence of clouds can have an important impact on temperature.
18. The thermometer recorded a temperature of 40 ˚C.
19. The temperature crept up to just above 40 degrees.
20. The temperature has dropped considerably.
21. How important is it to have an even temperature when you're working?
22. The temperature remained below freezing point throughout the day.
23. The temperature is plus four degrees.
24. The main bone of contention is the temperature level of the air-conditioners.
25. When the temperature gauge indicates 90 ˚ F or more, turn off the engine.
26. We measured the difference in temperature.
27. His angry refusal to agree raised the temperature of the meeting.
28. The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures.
29. This afternoon's sunshine could nudge the temperature above freezing.
30. Modern plastics can stand very high and very low temperatures.
31. Body temperature can fluctuate if you are ill.
32. Winter closes in and the temperature drops below freezing.
33. Tonight temperatures will fall well below freezing.
34. An alarm sounds when the temperature reaches a predetermined level.
35. In November the temperatures drop and the days shorten.
36. Serve the wine at room temperature.
37. First, plot the temperature curve on the graph.
38. One reason doctors take temperatures is to cover themselves against negligence claims.
39. The roads are built to accommodate gradual temperature changes.
40. Her temperature is normal.
41. Temperatures can fluctuate by as much as 10 degrees.
42. The temperature has risen five degrees.
43. Temperatures will fall to a minimum of 10 degrees.
44. The temperature varies from 30 degrees to minus 20.
45. Temperatures have been above average.
46. The temperature remained constant while pressure was a variable in the experiment.
47. The temperature reached a record low in London last night.
48. He will probably take your child's temperature too.
49. Red wine is fermented at a higher temperature than white.
50. Wire the thermometers up to trigger off an alarm bell if the temperature drops.
