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Definition of thermometer

thermometer

/θɚˈmɑːmɪtɚ/
ther · mom · e · ter
Adverb:thermometrically
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Plural:thermometers
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Adjective:thermometric
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thermometer Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An instrument for measuring and indicating temperature, typically consisting of a glass tube containing a liquid that expands with heat, or a digital sensor that provides an electronic reading.

Example

"The nurse used a digital thermometer to accurately record the patient's body temperature during the clinical trial."

2

Something that serves to indicate, measure, or reflect the state or fluctuations of a particular situation or condition.

Example

"Consumer spending is often viewed as a reliable thermometer of the nation's broader economic health."

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• Nearby Words

theodolite
therizinosaurus
thermocouple
thermometer
thermopsis
thermos
thermostat

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1620s, from the French word 'thermomètre', derived from the Greek 'thermos' (hot) and 'metron' (measure).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Thermometer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/thermometer
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