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Meaning of refrigerator
The primary meaning of the word "refrigerator" is an electrical appliance used for keeping food and drinks cool.
Etymology of refrigerator
The word "refrigerator" comes from the Latin "re" (meaning "again" or "anew") and "frigus" (meaning "cold"), with the suffix "-ator" added to form a noun indicating a person or thing that performs an action
The term was first used in the 17th century to describe a device for cooling, and its meaning has since expanded to include the modern electrical appliance
Synonyms
icebox
freezer
cooler
chiller
fridge
cold storage
ice chest
refrigeration unit
cooling system
temperature control device
cold keeper
food keeper
larder
pantry
cold room
deep freeze
cryogenic storage
thermal storage
climate control system
temperature regulator
cooling apparatus
refrigerating apparatus
cold storage unit
preservation device
Definitions
- A large appliance used for keeping food and drinks cool, typically consisting of a thermally insulated compartment and a refrigeration system
- A device or system for cooling or chilling, especially one that uses a refrigerant to transfer heat from the interior to the exterior
Usage Examples
- She opened the refrigerator to grab a cold drink on a hot summer day
- The refrigerator in our kitchen is old and needs to be replaced
- The company specializes in designing and manufacturing refrigerators for commercial and residential use
Antonyms
heater
warmer
oven
stove
furnace
boiler
radiator
warmer
heat pump
thermometer
temperature rise
hotbox
incubator
brooder
warmer
heat exchanger
thermal accelerator