fridge
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fridge
1925–30; by shortening of refrigerator or Frigidaire
Example Sentences
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Dr Shepherd said the condition of her body was "consistent with mummification" as the cold winter air coming in through the open window "effectively turned the room into a fridge" and slowed down decomposition.
From BBC
You can also use homemade, leftover rotisserie chicken if that’s in your fridge.
From Salon
I didn’t even to take any leftovers because I knew they would just gather mold in the fridge.
From Los Angeles Times
Once you have something cold and punchy waiting in the fridge, vegetables stop feeling like a task and start feeling like a vehicle.
From Salon
Tina adds that cooling the tools can boost the results so some people choose to keep them in the fridge.
From BBC
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