Thermometer

Pronunciation: /θərˈmɑːmɪtər/

Definitions of thermometer

noun a device used for measuring temperature

Example Sentences

A1 I use a thermometer to check my temperature when I feel sick.

A2 The nurse used a thermometer to take my temperature at the doctor's office.

B1 It is important to calibrate the thermometer regularly to ensure accurate readings.

B2 The digital thermometer is more convenient to use compared to the traditional mercury thermometer.

C1 The high-precision thermometer is essential for scientific research in the field of meteorology.

C2 The infrared thermometer is a sophisticated device used in industrial applications for precise temperature measurements.

Examples of thermometer in a Sentence

formal The doctor used a thermometer to take my temperature.

informal I used a thermometer to check if I have a fever.

slang I borrowed my mom's thermometer to see if I'm sick.

figurative The sales of the product can be considered as a thermometer for the market demand.

Grammatical Forms of thermometer

• plural: thermometers
• comparative: more thermometer
• superlative: most thermometer
• present tense: thermometer
• future tense: will thermometer
• perfect tense: have thermometer
• continuous tense: am thermometer
• singular: thermometer
• positive degree: thermometer
• infinitive: to thermometer
• gerund: thermometering
• participle: thermometered

Origin and Evolution of thermometer

First Known Use: 1624 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'thermometer' originated from the Greek words 'thermo' meaning heat and 'metron' meaning measure.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to measure temperature, the word 'thermometer' has evolved to encompass various types of temperature-measuring devices and technologies.