Weather

Fahrenheit

ˈfærənhaɪt

noun

What does Fahrenheit mean?

The US temperature scale.

Example sentence

"It's 90 degrees Fahrenheit today."

American usage tip

32°F = freezing, 70s = pleasant, 90s+ = hot.

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