Refrigerator

/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A large appliance used for keeping food and drinks cold.

I placed the leftover pizza in the refrigerator to keep it fresh.

An insulated cabinet that maintains a temperature below the ambient temperature for food preservation.

The refrigerator has a special compartment for fruits and vegetables.

A device or equipment that removes heat from a designated area to lower the temperature.

The old refrigerator uses a lot of electricity compared to modern models.

In a commercial or industrial context, a refrigerator may also refer to a larger unit used for storage of perishable goods.

The restaurant installed a new refrigerator for better food storage.

From Latin 'refrigerare', meaning 'to make cold'.

fridge

A colloquial term for refrigerator.

in the fridge

Referring to something stored in the refrigerator.

clean out the fridge

To remove old and spoiled food from the refrigerator.

freezer

A compartment of a refrigerator that keeps food frozen.

cooling

The process of lowering the temperature.

appliance

A device or piece of equipment designed for a specific task.

Fridge

I'm hungry; let's see what's in the fridge.

The Icebox

Can you grab a soda from the icebox?