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Meaning of fridge
A fridge refers to a large container or device, typically electrically powered, used for keeping food and drinks cool.
Etymology of fridge
The word "fridge" is a shortened form of "refrigerator", which comes from the Latin "refrigerare", meaning "to make cool"
The term "refrigerator" was first used in the 17th century to describe a device that kept things cool using ice or other cooling methods
The modern electric refrigerator was invented in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and the term "fridge" emerged as a colloquialism in the mid-20th century
Synonyms
refrigerator
freezer
chiller
cooler
icebox
cold store
pantry
larder
cupboard
storage unit
refrigeration unit
cooling system
cold room
fridge freezer
ice chest
refrigerating chamber
cold closet
food storage
refrigeration equipment
cold storage room
refrigerated compartment
cooling compartment
frozen food storage
refrigeration apparatus
Definitions
- A device used to keep food and drinks cool, typically by means of a refrigerant that transfers heat from the interior to the exterior
- A kitchen appliance used for storing food and drinks at a low temperature
- A container or room used for keeping things cool, especially for preserving food
Usage Examples
- She opened the fridge to grab a cold drink
- The fridge in our kitchen is very old and needs to be replaced
- Can you please put the leftovers in the fridge for later?
Antonyms
heater
warmer
oven
stove
furnace
boiler
radiator
warmer
heat pump
thermostat
heating system
warmer
hotbox
heat exchanger
warmer
heating unit
heat source
warmer
fiery furnace
scorching heat
sweltering heat
warmer