Esky

/ ˈɛskɪ /

noun

1. sometimes not capital a portable insulated container for keeping food and drink cool

Word History and Origins

Origin of Esky¹

C20: from Eskimo

Example Sentences

The trio were found clinging to an esky cool box off the coast of Western Australia on 1 February.

From BBC

From across the room, reliever Andrés Machado wondered: “What in the world are they talking to Esky about?”

From Washington Post

They put shortstop Alcides Escobar and his .293 on-base percentage in the leadoff spot, and manager Ned Yost called it “Esky magic.”

From Los Angeles Times

"Go with empty eskies, empty cars and low fuel… Beyond rebuilding, they need continued and long term support to get back on their feet and your empty esky makes more of a difference than you could ever imagine," said a Facebook post, which has been shared more than 36,000 times.

From BBC

And, of course, in the Australian beach tradition, beers from an “esky,” or portable cooler, tucked in the stand.

From Washington Times