fridge

[ frij ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a refrigerator.

fridge

/ frɪdʒ /

noun

1. informal.
   short for refrigerator

Word History and Origins

Origin of fridge¹

1925–30; by shortening of refrigerator or Frigidaire

Example Sentences

The recipients included an initiative that saved a rare antelope species from extinction and a Kenyan company that uses solar powered fridges to stop harvested crops spoiling.

From BBC

Following instructions provided in the packaging, she mixed the powder and water and put it in the fridge, taking out one-fourth to one-half a milligram to inject herself in the stomach once a week.

From Los Angeles Times

Though the offering comes at “a really serious moment,” she said, “the next day, no matter what happens, you still have leftovers in the fridge.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ben said the house, which he moved into in September, did not contain any white goods, like a washing machine or fridge.

From BBC

Personal fridges were stocked as well as the early markets but now there were more “processed foods” — frozen meals for lunch or dinner, an infinite variety of chips and dips for grazing.

From Los Angeles Times