Thermostat (Noun)
Meaning
A regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The thermostat in the house was set to 72 degrees Fahrenheit to maintain a comfortable temperature.
- She adjusted the thermostat to turn on the air conditioning when the temperature reached 80 degrees.
- The thermostat in the office building was malfunctioning, causing the temperature to fluctuate wildly.
- He installed a new thermostat in his apartment to replace the old one that was no longer working properly.
- The thermostat in the greenhouse was set to maintain a temperature of 65 degrees at night to promote healthy plant growth.