How to Use room temperature in a Sentence

room temperature

noun
  • Cool to room temperature, then stir in the dill, chervil and chives.
    Lynda Balslev, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
  • The drug has a shelf life of 30 months and should be stored at room temperature.
    Nick Blackmer, Verywell Health, 14 Aug. 2024
  • Make the cake up to one day ahead and store at room temperature.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Let sit at room temperature for 1–8 hours, then place in the fridge.
    Abra Berens, Bon Appétit, 24 July 2023
  • Wrap it in cheesecloth and store the cake at room temperature in a dark spot.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Store at room temperature for up to 2 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    Bhg Test Kitchen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023
  • Turn off the heat, remove and discard the whole spices, then set the jam aside to cool to room temperature.
    Yi Jun Loh, Saveur, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Transfer to a wire rack and set aside to cool to room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours, up to 24 hours.
    Lois Ellen Frank and Walter Whitewater, Saveur, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Strain and store berries in the fridge, and reserve booze at room temperature.
    Kelsey Youngman, Bon Appétit, 17 July 2023
  • Cool at room temperature at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 27 Feb. 2023
  • Marinade for 1 hour at room temperature or up to overnight in the fridge.
    Emma Lovewell, Flow Space, 19 July 2024
  • The entire process takes a minute, and can be done at room temperature.
    IEEE Spectrum, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Once the cake is room temperature, return the pan of jelly to the heat to gently warm through.
    The Week Uk, theweek, 5 May 2024
  • The pie can serve up to ten people and can either be served at room temperature or warmed in the oven.
    Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Serve warm or room temperature, on its own, or with a spread.
    Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 6 Sep. 2024
  • So room, sort of cold-ish room temperature, but not squishy.
    Lauren Paige Richeson, Essence, 1 Dec. 2023
  • In a final step, the regolith was left to cool at room temperature for about 16 hours.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 11 July 2024
  • Serve while warm, or let cool and serve at room temperature.
    Ellise Pierce, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Once the breast milk is brought to room temperature, be sure to give it to your baby within two hours.
    Linda Diproperzio, Parents, 8 Aug. 2023
  • Thawing at room temperature can change the creamy texture of the pie.
    Amber Love Bond, Southern Living, 20 July 2024
  • Meanwhile, pat the salmon dry and set aside at room temperature.
    Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2024
  • Any pie made with dairy or eggs shouldn't sit out more than 2 hours at room temperature before putting it in the fridge.
    Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2023
  • Best served warm or at room temperature with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Phoebe Evans, Southern Living, 29 July 2024
  • Set it out at room temperature for about an hour before placing it in the oven.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 28 Mar. 2024
  • Cover with sugar and let sit at room temperature for at least 8 hours and up to overnight.
    Christopher Michel, Country Living, 14 July 2023
  • Set it out at room temperature for about an hour before placing in the oven.
    Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Nothing else had to be cooked, only warmed briefly on the stove or served cold/room temperature.
    Ben Mims, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2023
  • To cook, let ham balls and sauce stand at room temperature 20 minutes.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2024
  • The heat of Knausgaard’s prose never exceeds room temperature.
    Lev Grossman, The Atlantic, 30 Sep. 2024
  • Garnish with roasted pepitas and serve at room temperature with some raita, yogurt or light salad.
    Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2024

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