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Noun therm has 1 sense
  1. therm - a unit of heat equal to 100,000 British thermal units
    --1 is a kind of
    work unit, heat unit, energy unit
    --1 has parts: British thermal unit, BTU, B.Th.U.

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Term: Therm

Noun - Object

A therm is a container or bottle used to keep beverages hot or cold for extended periods of time. It is typically insulated and has a lid to prevent heat exchange with the surroundings.

Example sentence:

She carried a therm filled with cold lemonade for the picnic.

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Noun - Unit

In the scientific context, a therm is a unit of heat energy equal to 100,000 British thermal units (BTU) or approximately 105.5 megajoules.

Example sentence:

The air conditioner consumed five therms of energy to cool the entire house.

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Adjective - Popular

In colloquial usage, the term "therm" is sometimes used to describe something hot or warm.

Example sentence:

After spending all day under the sun, they enjoyed a therm shower to wash away the sweat.

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Adjective - Local

In local slang, the term "therm" can refer to a friendly gathering or party where people socialize.

Example sentence:

They organized a small therm at the local pub to celebrate their team's victory.

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