chiller

[ chil-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that chills.
2. Informal. a frightening or suspenseful story or film; melodrama.
3. a device for cooling or refrigerating.

chiller

/ ˈtʃɪlə /

noun

1. informal.
   short for spine-chiller
2. a refrigerated storage area for meat

Word History and Origins

Origin of chiller¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; chill + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The first thing I do is I pop that chiller on and get that water down to 50 degrees.

From Los Angeles Times

“Data centers drain massive volumes of energy and water for chillers and cooling towers to prevent servers from overheating,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

This remake of “Road House” has a chiller vibe than the 1989 film which was rough, mean and hungry.

From Salon

Instead of ice creams and lollies, its chillers are stocked with frozen food, its shelves with soup, toiletries and vegetables at lower prices than in supermarkets.

From BBC

The more buttons undone, the chiller the vibe.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apprehension
• awe
• consternation
• disgust
• dismay
• dread
• fear
• fright
• hatred
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• terror