temperature
Pronunciation
Noun
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
A measurement of how hot or cold something is.
Usage notes
"Temperature" is usually followed by "of" when naming what's measured, as in "the temperature of the water".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ dropped sharply after the sun went down."
Answer: temperature
In your own words, what does "temperature" mean?
A measurement of how hot or cold something is.
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