Thermometer (Noun)
Meaning
Measuring instrument for measuring temperature.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The nurse used a thermometer to check the patient's temperature before administering the medication.
- She placed the thermometer under her tongue and waited for a few seconds to get an accurate reading.
- The thermometer on the wall outside the house showed that the temperature had dropped to below freezing.
- He stuck the thermometer into the meat to make sure it was cooked to a safe internal temperature.
- The thermometer in the greenhouse was used to monitor the temperature and ensure optimal growing conditions for the plants.
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Electric Thermometer
- Mercury-in-glass Thermometer
- Platinum Thermometer
- Air Thermometer
- Thermometrograph
- Alcohol-in-glass Thermometer
- Thermocouple Junction
- Thermel