refrigerator
Americannoun
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a box, room, or cabinet in which food, drink, etc., are kept cool by means of ice or mechanical refrigeration.
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the part of a distilling apparatus that cools the volatile material, causing it to condense; condenser; rectifier.
noun
Etymology
Origin of refrigerator
First recorded in 1605–15; refrigerate + -or 2
Example Sentences
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Mark Ronson has more chill than a refrigerator full of penguins but his speech for the outstanding contribution award was surprisingly emotional.
From BBC
The hack itself refers to meals that are prepared with minimal effort, minimal clean up and convenient ingredients that are often readily available in one’s refrigerator and pantry.
From Salon
The good news for appliance manufacturer Whirlpool WHR -1.49%decrease; red down pointing triangle is that when a refrigerator or washing machine breaks, homeowners generally purchase a new one.
He draws parallels to chlorofluorocarbons pollutants released from refrigerators that bore a hole in the ozone layer last century, and were eventually banned.
From BBC
“I’ll put everything in the refrigerator and eat it later,” Jonah said, picking up his plate.
From Literature
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