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Noun — An old-fashioned insulated box or cabinet that used blocks of ice to keep food cool, before electric refrigerators were common.

Etymology

From ice + box — literally a box that held ice.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “icebox” mean?

The word “icebox” means an old-fashioned insulated box or cabinet that used blocks of ice to keep food cool, before electric refrigerators were common. In plain terms, an old term for a fridge, from the days when ice blocks (not electricity) kept food cold.

How do you pronounce “icebox”?

“Icebox” is pronounced UH-ihs-boks (/ˈʌɪsbɒks/ in IPA).

How do you use “icebox” in a sentence?

Here is “icebox” used in a sentence: “Grandma still calls the fridge an icebox out of habit.”

What is another word for “icebox”?

Words with a similar meaning to “icebox” include cool box, cooler, coolbox, chilly bin and esky.

What part of speech is “icebox”?

“Icebox” is a noun.

How many meanings does “icebox” have?

“Icebox” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an old-fashioned insulated box or cabinet that used blocks of ice to keep food cool, before electric refrigerators were common.

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