thermostat

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noun

ther·​mo·​stat ˈthər-mə-ˌstat How to pronounce thermostat (audio)
: an automatic device for regulating temperature (as by controlling the supply of gas or electricity to a heating apparatus)
also : a similar device for actuating fire alarms or for controlling automatic sprinklers
thermostatic adjective
thermostatically adverb

thermostat

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verb

thermostated ˈthər-mə-ˌsta-təd How to pronounce thermostat (audio) also thermostatted; thermostating also thermostatting

transitive verb

: to provide with or control the temperature of by a thermostat

Examples of thermostat in a Sentence

Noun I set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Products include carburetors, crate engines, cylinder heads, fuel injection, fuel systems, gaskets, ignition, intake manifolds, sensors, superchargers, thermostats, tools, turbochargers, valve train components, and water pumps. Detroit Free Press, 16 Feb. 2024 El Niño’s intensity in the ocean over the coming months is expected to be key in adjusting the world’s thermostat. USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2024 These include lighting, plugs and switches, thermostats, locks, security and environment sensors, refrigerators, dishwashers, smoke alarms, air quality monitors, and more. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 9 Jan. 2024 Before cranking up the thermostat, try placing the bread in a cold oven with a pan of hot water underneath it. Pam Lolley, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023 That Home app setup includes the option to integrate the HomePod into a smart home setup (thanks to HomeKit support), including using its integrated temperature and humidity sensors to trigger an automation such as turning up a compatible smart thermostat. Brad Moon, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024 Your Questions, Answered What are the benefits of a smart thermostat? Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2024 Controls include a switch for two heat levels and a dial for its thermostat. Jon Bitner, wsj.com, 14 Dec. 2023 However, a new partnership between Ford and Resideo (maker of Honeywell Home smart thermostats) may be a glimpse into that future. Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 7 Dec. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Noun

thermo- + -stat

First Known Use

Noun

1831, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1924, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of thermostat was in 1831

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Cite this Entry

“Thermostat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermostat. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

thermostat

noun
ther·​mo·​stat
ˈthər-mə-ˌstat
: a device that automatically controls temperature
thermostatic
ˌthər-mə-ˈstat-ik
adjective
thermostatically
-i-k(ə-)lē
adverb

Medical Definition

thermostat

1 of 2 noun
ther·​mo·​stat ˈthər-mə-ˌstat How to pronounce thermostat (audio)
1
: an automatic device for regulating temperature (as by controlling the supply of gas or electricity to a heating apparatus)
2
: a piece of apparatus (as a constant-temperature chamber) regulated by a thermostat
thermostatic adjective
thermostatically adverb

thermostat

2 of 2 transitive verb
thermostated -ˌstat-əd How to pronounce thermostat (audio) or thermostatted; thermostating or thermostatting
: to provide with or control the temperature of by a thermostat
a thermostated centrifuge

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