thermometer (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /θərˈmɒmɪtər/
Definition
An instrument used for measuring temperature, typically with a glass tube containing a liquid that expands or contracts.
Examples
He checked the oven temperature with a meat thermometer.
The digital thermometer beeped when it was ready.
A fever is often indicated by a high reading on a thermometer.
How to Use thermometer
- thermometer for (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify the purpose or object being measured. — "This thermometer is specifically designed for babies."
- thermometer reading (collocation)
- The value or measurement shown by the thermometer. — "The thermometer reading was unusually high."
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