noun
refrigerator
rih-FRIHJ-uh-ray-tuh
noun
1
An appliance that keeps food and drink cold, commonly called a fridge.
"Put the milk back in the refrigerator when you're done."
"The refrigerator hummed quietly in the corner of the kitchen."
How to Use Refrigerator
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe kitchen appliance for keeping food cold — usually shortened to "fridge" in everyday speech.
UK vs US
In the UK, "fridge" is far more common in speech; "refrigerator" tends to sound more formal or appear on appliance labels.
Common pairings
open the refrigerator
refrigerator door
mini refrigerator
Word Forms
refrigerators plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Medieval Latin refrigerator, "a cooler."