refrigerator

[ ri-frij-uh-rey-ter ]

noun

1. a box, room, or cabinet in which food, drink, etc., are kept cool by means of ice or mechanical refrigeration.
2. the part of a distilling apparatus that cools the volatile material, causing it to condense; condenser; rectifier.

refrigerator

/ rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtə /

noun

1. a chamber in which food, drink, etc, are kept cool Informal wordfridge

Word History and Origins

Origin of refrigerator¹

First recorded in 1605–15; refrigerate + -or ²

Example Sentences

However, the carrots were on shelves from mid-August through late October, so consumers should check their refrigerators and throw out or return any carrots which could be contaminated.

From Los Angeles Times

This is because in the production process milk needs to be heated up and, once made, cheese is stored in energy-hungry refrigerators, meaning that fuel prices play a big part in the cost.

From BBC

There were also prize draws for participants which saw refrigerators, TVs, washing machines, holidays, furniture and a car up for grabs.

From BBC

The list hangs on the Sells’ refrigerator to this day.

From Los Angeles Times

“These other establishments may have used affected meat and poultry in RTE products that may be on store shelves or in consumers’ refrigerators or freezers.”

From Salon

Related Words

• cooler