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chiller

American  
[chil-er] / ˈtʃɪl ər /

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 British  
/ ˈtʃɪlə /

noun

  1. informal short for spine-chiller

  2. a refrigerated storage area for meat

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Etymology

Origin of chiller

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

Example Sentences

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St. Martin is a chiller, less-crowded alternative to St. Barts, with a little French flair included.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026

I visited Barrios Gracián the following day when things were chiller.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 1, 2025

Irinox, a blast chiller manufacturer, spotted the parenting problem long ago and decided to act rather than lose valuable workers.

From BBC • Jul. 19, 2025

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

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2024

She has not missed her big plastic salad chiller bowl one bit.

From "The Truth as Told by Mason Buttle" by Leslie Connor

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