esky
2 synonyms for esky, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Esky ("brand name"), a brand name originally owned by Malley's Ltd of Sydney, Australia, from 1952, since genericised. It is formed from Esk(imo) and -ie.
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