fahrenheit
word
Definition
Fahrenheit is a scale for measuring temperature, where water freezes at 32 degrees and boils at 212 degrees. It is mostly used in the United States.
Usage & Nuances
Usually uncountable and capitalized in English; often used after numbers (e.g., '70 degrees Fahrenheit'). Not commonly used outside the US—most countries use Celsius. Often seen in weather reports and oven settings in the US.
Spanish: FahrenheitPortuguese (BR): FahrenheitPortuguese (PT): FahrenheitChinese (Simplified): 华氏度Chinese (Traditional): 華氏度Hindi: फ़ारेनहाइटArabic: فهرنهايت
Example Sentences
Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Most countries do not use Fahrenheit.
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Today, it's 75 degrees Fahrenheit outside.
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Do you know how to convert Celsius to Fahrenheit?
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The recipe says to set the oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
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People in the US are more familiar with Fahrenheit than Celsius.
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