thermostat

¹ther·mo·stat

noun \ˈthər-mə-ˌstat\

Definition of THERMOSTAT

: 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

— ther·mo·stat·ic \ˌthər-mə-ˈsta-tik\ adjective

— ther·mo·stat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of THERMOSTAT

1. I set the thermostat to 68 degrees.

First Known Use of THERMOSTAT

1831

Rhymes with THERMOSTAT

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