thermometer

/θərˈmɑmɪtər/
noun
  1. An instrument used to measure temperature, especially of the air or a person's body.
    • We looked at the outdoor thermometer and saw it was 95 degrees.
    • A candy thermometer is essential for making perfect caramel.
    • The nurse placed a thermometer under my tongue to check for a fever.
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