therm

/θɜːrm/; /θɝrəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A unit of measurement for heat or temperature, especially the Celsius scale, equal to one hundredth of a degree.

“The temperature reading was 25 degrees Celsius, or 25 therm on the Celsius scale.”

2. noun

A device for measuring temperature, especially a thermometer.

“She checked the therm in the cupboard to see if the room was warm enough.”

3. noun

The temperature or heat of a place, especially at a given time.

“The therm in the city was sweltering due to the heatwave.”

Synonyms

  • degree
  • temperature

Antonyms

  • coldness
  • frost