icebox

[ ahys-boks ]

noun

1. an insulated cabinet or chest with a partition for ice, used for preserving or cooling food, beverages, etc.
2. Older Use. an electric or gas refrigerator.
3. Nautical. an enclosed area in the bottom of a vessel through which sea water can be pumped up for use in the condenser in icy waters.
4. Slang. an isolation cell in a prison.

icebox

/ ˈaɪsˌbɒks /

noun

1. a compartment in a refrigerator for storing or making ice
2. an insulated cabinet packed with ice for storing food
3. a refrigerator

Word History and Origins

Origin of icebox¹

First recorded in 1830–40; ice + box ¹

Example Sentences

In and out of the icebox, you’ll want to keep your provisions organized.

From Popular-Science

I knew nights and mornings would feel like an icebox, days like the blue flames of a bonfire.

From Outside Online

The milk was mixed and ready in individual containers in the icebox but Kate had told him to be sure and have it warm.

From Project Gutenberg

The icebox gave me a cold Jumbo bottle and I turned on our little portable set.

From Project Gutenberg

A dirty icebox is almost as bad as none at all, because food will decay or take on unpleasant odors from other foods.

From Project Gutenberg

Grdznth problem getting to be a PRoblem, need expert icebox salesman to get gators out of hair fast.

From Project Gutenberg

Some prefer it decidedly cold (chilled in the icebox), others only slightly cold.

From Project Gutenberg

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