icebox
5 synonyms and 0 antonyms for icebox, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An old-fashioned insulated box or cabinet that used blocks of ice to keep food cool, before electric refrigerators were common.
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
From ice + box — literally a box that held ice.
Full origin of icebox →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.