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

Patients could simply take a bottle of the white powder from the fridge, mix it with distilled water and inject themselves.

From BBC

These days Labubu is the must-have character, with her merch universe ranging from an $8.99 fridge magnet to a “Mega 1000%” — a giant 31-inch plastic figurine that sells for $959.90.

From Los Angeles Times

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