ther·mo·stat
ˈthər-mə-ˌstat 
: 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
thermostated
ˈthər-mə-ˌsta-təd
also thermostatted; thermostating also thermostatting
also thermostatted; thermostating also thermostatting
: 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.
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Mark Mahle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The energy giant suggests setting your thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter, and turning it down a few degrees while sleeping, to save about 10% on your heating bill.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
These include lighting, thermostats, locks, robot vacuums, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, ovens, smoke alarms, air quality monitors, EV chargers, and more.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Dec. 2024
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Save $45 on the classic Google Nest thermostat to keep your home at the perfect temp at all times.
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Noun
Trillions of data points are produced by everyday devices, such as smart home security systems, light bulbs and thermostats—and new devices are being released all the time.
—Mark Mahle, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
The energy giant suggests setting your thermostat to 68 degrees in the winter, and turning it down a few degrees while sleeping, to save about 10% on your heating bill.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 4 Dec. 2024
These include lighting, thermostats, locks, robot vacuums, refrigerators, dishwashers, dryers, ovens, smoke alarms, air quality monitors, EV chargers, and more.
—Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 3 Dec. 2024
Google Nest Smart Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat Google Nest Smart Programmable Wi-Fi Thermostat
Save $45 on the classic Google Nest thermostat to keep your home at the perfect temp at all times.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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“Thermostat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thermostat. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.
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thermostat
1 of 2 noun
ther·mo·stat
ˈthər-mə-ˌstat
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
thermostat
2 of 2 transitive verb
thermostated
-ˌstat-əd
or thermostatted; thermostating or thermostatting
or thermostatted; thermostating or thermostatting
: to provide with or control the temperature of by a thermostat
a thermostated centrifuge
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