Thermo Meaning in English

word

US

ˈθɝmoʊ

THER-moh

UK

ˈθɜːməʊ

THUR-moh

Definition

A 'thermo' is a container designed to keep liquids hot or cold for a long time; it is a short and informal way to refer to a thermos bottle or thermal flask.

Usage & Nuances

'Thermo' is informal and mostly used in speech. The full form is 'thermos' or 'thermo bottle'. Not commonly used in formal writing. In some regions, 'thermo' is used interchangeably with 'thermal flask'.

• Spanish: termo (botella) - termo (recipiente térmico)
• Portuguese (BR): garrafa térmica - termo
• Portuguese (PT): garrafa térmica - termo
• Chinese (Simplified): 保温杯 - 保温瓶
• Chinese (Traditional): 保溫杯 - 保溫瓶
• Hindi: थर्मस (गरम/ठंडा पानी रखने की बोतल)
• Arabic: ترموس (عبوة عازلة للحرارة)
• Bengali: থার্মো - ফ্লাস্ক (জল রাখার পাত্র)
• Russian: термос
• Japanese: サーモ - 魔法瓶
• Vietnamese: bình giữ nhiệt
• Korean: 보온병 - 텀블러
• Turkish: termo - termos şişesi
• Urdu: تھرمو - تھرمس
• Indonesian: termo - termos

Example Sentences

I always bring my thermo to work with hot coffee.

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Her water stays cold in the thermo all day.

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The tea in this thermo is still hot after hours.

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Can you pass me the thermo? I need a refill.

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My dad takes his old thermo fishing every weekend.

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Forgot your thermo? I have some hot chocolate you can share.

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