Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: thermostat
IPA transcription: [θ'ɝməst,æt]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: thermostat, thermoregulator
    Meaning: a regulator for automatically regulating temperature by starting or stopping the supply of heat
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: thermostat
    Meaning: control the temperature with a thermostat
Usage examples
  • If your furnace is controlled by a thermostat and your electricity is cut off by a storm, the furnace probably would not operate and you would need emergency heat.