thermostat
Thermostat (noun) means a device that automatically controls temperature by switching heating or cooling systems on or off. Example: “She turned the thermostat down before going to bed.”
How to use thermostat
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe control device that keeps a room or system at a set temperature.
Word forms
thermostats plural
Fill the gap
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She turned the _____ down before going to bed.
Etymology
From thermo- ("heat") plus -stat ("that which stabilizes").
Synonyms
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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.