Icebox

/ˈaɪsˌbɒks/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A box or chest used to keep food and beverages cool, often filled with ice.

We put all the drinks in the icebox to keep them cold during the picnic.

A refrigerator.

Make sure to check the icebox for any expired food before our big dinner.

A slang term for a refrigerator or similar appliance.

I need to grab some leftovers from the icebox.

Combination of 'ice' referring to frozen water, and 'box' referring to a container.

icebox cake

A layered dessert made by alternating cookies with a creamy filling, chilled in an icebox.

keep it in the icebox

Store something in the refrigerator or cooler.

refrigerator

An appliance for keeping food and drinks cold.

cooler

A portable container used to keep items cool, often for outdoor use.

Cold storage, especially for drinks.

Grab a beer from the icebox.

Referring to a place or situation that feels isolated or unwelcoming.

That party felt like an icebox, nobody was talking.