Thermostat Meaning
/ˈθɝməstæt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA device that automatically responds to changes in temperature by activating a heating or cooling system to maintain the temperature at a desired setting.
nounAn algorithm used to maintain a simulated system at a set temperature by absorbing or releasing heat
Sentence Examples
The thermostat is defective.
There was a problem with the thermostat.
CEFR Practice Quiz
She set the ____ on the wall to 20 degrees Celsius to keep the room warm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You can use the ____ on the wall to adjust the heating in your room and make it more comfortable today.
Word Origin & History
From thermo- + -stat.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"A smart thermostat can give you remote control over your heating and air conditioning, making sure your home is as cool or toasty as you like when you get home from work or wherever else, and a great one can monitor environmental conditions and your own preferences over time, adjust your systems to keep you comfortable and save you money.
That’s why we spent several months testing eight smart thermostats to find the best one for your place."
— 2025 January 1, Jacob Krol, “The best smart thermostats of 2025, tried and tested”, in CNN, archived from the original on 15 Sep 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
She set the ____ on the wall to 20 degrees Celsius to keep the room warm.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
You can use the ____ on the wall to adjust the heating in your room and make it more comfortable today.