thermostat
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for thermostat, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A device that automatically controls temperature by switching heating or cooling systems on or off.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use thermostat
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From thermo- ("heat") plus -stat ("that which stabilizes").
Full origin of thermostat →Frequently asked questions
What does “thermostat” mean?
The word “thermostat” means a device that automatically controls temperature by switching heating or cooling systems on or off. In plain terms, the control device that keeps a room or system at a set temperature.
How do you pronounce “thermostat”?
“Thermostat” is pronounced THMUHS-tat (/ˈθɝməstæt/ in IPA).
How do you use “thermostat” in a sentence?
Here is “thermostat” used in a sentence: “She turned the thermostat down before going to bed.”
What part of speech is “thermostat”?
“Thermostat” is a noun.