cooler

[ koo-ler ]

noun

1. a container or apparatus, as an insulated chest, in which something may be cooled or kept cool.
2. anything that cools or makes cool; refrigerant.
3. an air conditioner.
4. a tall drink, consisting of liquor, soda, and a fruit garnish.
5. water cooler.
6. the cooler, Slang. jail:

   He was in the cooler for three months for petty theft.

7. Ice Hockey Slang. penalty box.

cooler

/ ˈkuːlə /

noun

1. a container, vessel, or apparatus for cooling, such as a heat exchanger
2. a slang word for prison
3. a drink consisting of wine, fruit juice, and carbonated water

Word History and Origins

Origin of cooler¹

First recorded in 1565–75; cool + -er ¹

Example Sentences

That cooler approach has helped him make an excellent start to his Wales tenure, with three wins and three draws taking his team to the top of Nations League Group B4 and securing promotion to the competition's top division.

From BBC

At the same time the team was able to show that some species also seek the heat of the city center, while others prefer the cooler outlying areas, where there is also less light pollution.

From Science Daily

Cooler temperatures are expected in Los Angeles, with overnight lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times

Their measurements found that during the day, green spaces are indeed cooler than the surrounding built-up areas, but this effect is often counterbalanced by increased humidity.

From Science Daily

Daytime green spaces can feel cooler, but the increased humidity diminishes the perceived relief, the researchers noted.

From Science Daily

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