room temperature

Neither heated nor chilled

Room temperature is the ambient temperature of an indoor space, typically around 68–72°F (20–22°C).

The phrase often describes conditions for storing or serving things: Store at room temperature, Let the butter come to room temperature.

Something served at room temperature isn't chilled or heated.

Figuratively, a room-temperature IQ is an insult suggesting profound stupidity.

measurement

thermometer

Heat-measuring instrument

digital readout · analog · probe · monitoring · accuracy · hygrometer · infrared thermometer · precision · variance · scale

storage

wine storage

Preserving bottled vintages

pantry staples · shelf-stable · fermentation · chocolate tempering · bread rising

comfort

comfortable

Physically at ease

livable · relaxed · ideal · optimal · just right · snug · welcoming · restful · habitable · tolerable

climate control

thermostat

Automatic climate control device

  • HVACIndoor climate management
  • heatingRaising temperature artificially
  • coolingLosing thermal energy

air conditioning · ventilation · insulation · humidity control · airflow · climate control · zoning · smart thermostat · energy efficiency · weatherization

thermal

lukewarm

Mildly warm temperature

  • tepidMildly warm, lacking intensity
  • mildModerate in intensity
  • warmthHeat you feel

coolness · moderate · balmy

serving

rest

Cessation of activity

cream cheese

ambient

environmental conditions

External circumstances of habitat

equilibrated · settled · stabilized

Categories
Opposites
thermal state

room temperaturefreezing

Extremely cold

boiling · ice cold · scalding · frigid · red hot

storage/serving condition

room temperaturerefrigerated

Kept cold mechanically

chilled · frozen · heated · warmed · iced

Family

room, rooms, roomy, temperature, temperate, temperatures, temperature control, ambient temperature

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G