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Fahrenheit

Verb / ˈferʌˌnhaɪt / Another word for fahrenheit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fahrenheit is a temperature scale used to measure temperature in the United States. It was developed by a German physicist named Daniel Gabriel Fahrenheit.

Synonyms & similar words

gabrieldanielfahrenheit fahrenheit F Farenheit thermometer climate weather hotness coldness chilliness thermostat mercury

Antonyms

celcius kelvin absolute freezing boiling temperate

Common collocations

  • degrees fahrenheit
  • fahrenheit scale
  • fahrenheit temperature
  • fahrenheit or celsius
  • fahrenheit reading
  • fahrenheit to celsius
  • fahrenheit system

Word family

noun Fahrenheit
adjective Fahrenheit

Usage note

Fahrenheit is a proper noun referring to a specific temperature scale. It is often used in the United States. When referring to the scale itself, it is capitalized.

Example sentences

  1. I set the thermostat to 70 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. The boiling point of water is 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
  3. It was so hot outside, the temperature reached 90 degrees Fahrenheit.
  4. I used a thermometer to check my temperature and it read 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. The weather forecast said the high will be 85 degrees Fahrenheit today.

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