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Meaning of icebox
The primary meaning of "icebox" refers to a box or container used for keeping food or drink cold, typically using ice.
Etymology of icebox
The word "icebox" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the words "ice" and "box"
Initially, it referred to a wooden box lined with tin or zinc, filled with ice to keep food cool
Over time, the term has been used to describe various types of refrigeration devices, including electric refrigerators
Synonyms
refrigerator
fridge
freezer
cooler
chiller
cold storage
freezer box
cold box
refrigerating box
ice chest
cold chest
refrigeration unit
cooling unit
chilled cabinet
frozen food storage
refrigerated container
cold room
walk-in fridge
refrigerated box
insulated box
thermal box
temperature control box
climate control box
refrigeration equipment
cooling equipment
freezer unit
refrigeration system
Definitions
- A box or container used for keeping food or drink cold, typically using ice
- A device or apparatus for keeping things cool, especially food or drink
- An early type of refrigerator that used ice for cooling
Usage Examples
- She opened the icebox to grab a cold drink on a hot summer day
- The icebox in the kitchen was old and needed to be replaced with a modern refrigerator
- In the early 20th century, iceboxes were a common feature in many households, used to keep food fresh
Antonyms
heater
warmer
oven
stove
furnace
boiler
radiator
heating unit
warmer box
heat box
thermal heater
climate control heater
heating equipment
warming cabinet
hot box
thermal box
heat storage
warming unit
heating system
thermostat
temperature control heater