cooler
Americannoun
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a container or apparatus, as an insulated chest, in which something may be cooled or kept cool.
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an air conditioner.
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a tall drink, consisting of liquor, soda, and a fruit garnish.
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Slang. the cooler, jail.
He was in the cooler for three months for petty theft.
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Ice Hockey Slang. penalty box.
noun
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a container, vessel, or apparatus for cooling, such as a heat exchanger
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a slang word for prison
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a drink consisting of wine, fruit juice, and carbonated water
Etymology
Origin of cooler
Example Sentences
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“That said, the panic phase of this recent volatility may be winding down as cooler heads have begun to prevail and cheaper valuations emerge.”
From Barron's
In this analogy, troughs are associated with lower pressure and cooler, wetter weather, while ridges are linked to higher pressure and warmer, drier conditions — helping explain why cold snaps and warm spells often alternate.
From Los Angeles Times
It’s possible that cooler heads will prevail due to the expansion-fee money coming in and the league’s growing momentum in fan interest and finances, but a work stoppage is possible.
From MarketWatch
"I always wished I was an identical twin - I liked being a twin, but being an identical twin is a bit cooler," Grace said.
From BBC
Under the glow of fluorescent lights at Seafood City market in North Hills, packages of premade adobo, salted shrimp fry and and dried anchovies glisten in meat coolers.
From Los Angeles Times
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