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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

Example Sentences

Noun I set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For a client who rents out a cabin in the Smoky Mountains, Williams left videos on how to use the thermostat, fireplace and TV remote controls. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2022 Smart Monitoring offers peace of mind with video monitoring inside and outside, as well as control over your thermostat, door locks, and garage. Aaa Smart Homes, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 June 2022 If your rental has a thermostat, Rubado recommends setting it between 65 and 68 degrees during the day in the winter, then lowering it to 58 or 60 at night. Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Sensors, such as a thermostat or an aircraft autopilot, sense things, Dietterich reasoned. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 14 June 2022 Through June 19, save $12 on Amazon’s smart thermostat, which is $48 (reg. $60). Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022 Exterior cameras, a thermostat and a new irrigation system are part of the latest smart-home integration concept. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 Consider unplugging devices, turning up the thermostat a few degrees, and holding off on running large appliances until the power demand is lower later in the evening. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Behavioral changes, such as turning the thermostat up by a few degrees, can save tremendous amounts of energy. Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2022 See More

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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