ice chest

noun

1. an insulated, boxlike container that can be filled with ice and used to cool beverages, preserve food, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ice chest¹

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45

Example Sentences

As the tunnel continued to dry, the group had moved back in, having collected a new tent, a portable bed, jugs of water and an ice chest.

From Seattle Times

He stakes out the parking lot looking for telltale signs of energy workers, specifically the large ice chests in the back of their vehicles that provide cool drinks in the sweltering West Texas oil patch.

From Seattle Times

Roadsides were heaped with all manner of garbage: rotting food, barbecue grills, bottles, ice chests, soiled diapers and float toys.

From Los Angeles Times

With two minutes left on the clock Saturday, Coolidge’s players already were filling up ice chests to dump on their coaches following the D.C.

From Washington Post

Hernandez packs an ice chest with water bottles in the car.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cooler