thermostat
1 of 2noun
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
thermostatic
ˌthər-mə-ˈsta-tik
adjective thermostatically
ˌthər-mə-ˈsta-ti-k(ə-)lē
adverb thermostat
2 of 2verb
thermostated ˈthər-mə-ˌsta-təd also thermostatted; thermostating also thermostatting
also thermostatted; thermostating also thermostatting transitive verb
: to provide with or control the temperature of by a thermostat
Example Sentences
Noun I set the thermostat to 68 degrees.
Recent Examples on the Web
John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2022 Smart Monitoring offers peace of mind with video monitoring inside and outside, as well as control over your thermostat, door locks, and garage. Aaa Smart Homes, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 June 2022 If your rental has a thermostat, Rubado recommends setting it between 65 and 68 degrees during the day in the winter, then lowering it to 58 or 60 at night. Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Sensors, such as a thermostat or an aircraft autopilot, sense things, Dietterich reasoned. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 14 June 2022 Through June 19, save $12 on Amazon’s smart thermostat, which is $48 (reg. $60). Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022 Exterior cameras, a thermostat and a new irrigation system are part of the latest smart-home integration concept. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 Consider unplugging devices, turning up the thermostat a few degrees, and holding off on running large appliances until the power demand is lower later in the evening. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Behavioral changes, such as turning the thermostat up by a few degrees, can save tremendous amounts of energy. Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
For a client who rents out a cabin in the Smoky Mountains, Williams left videos on how to use the thermostat, fireplace and TV remote controls. John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 7 July 2022 Smart Monitoring offers peace of mind with video monitoring inside and outside, as well as control over your thermostat, door locks, and garage. Aaa Smart Homes, The Salt Lake Tribune, 29 June 2022 If your rental has a thermostat, Rubado recommends setting it between 65 and 68 degrees during the day in the winter, then lowering it to 58 or 60 at night. Mimi Montgomery, Washington Post, 28 June 2022 Sensors, such as a thermostat or an aircraft autopilot, sense things, Dietterich reasoned. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 14 June 2022 Through June 19, save $12 on Amazon’s smart thermostat, which is $48 (reg. $60). Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 June 2022 Exterior cameras, a thermostat and a new irrigation system are part of the latest smart-home integration concept. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 7 Sep. 2022 Consider unplugging devices, turning up the thermostat a few degrees, and holding off on running large appliances until the power demand is lower later in the evening. Elvia Limón, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2022 Behavioral changes, such as turning the thermostat up by a few degrees, can save tremendous amounts of energy. Stephanie Hanes, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
thermo- + -stat
First Known Use
Noun
1831, in the meaning defined above
Verb
1924, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
thermostat
noun
ther·mo·stat ˈthər-mə-ˌstat
: a device that automatically controls temperature
Medical Definition
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 2transitive 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
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