refrigerator

noun
UK: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/
US: /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/

  1. An appliance or compartment used to keep food and drinks cold.

    1. Put the milk in the refrigerator. [ ] [ ]
    2. The new refrigerator has more space for fruits and vegetables. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

icebox fridge
refrigerator transitive-verb

  1. To keep something cold, typically food or drink.

    1. Please refrigerator the leftovers. [ ] [ ]
    2. You should refrigerator the cake to prevent it from spoiling. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "refrigerator" is /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/ in British English and /rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "refrigerator": icebox, fridge.

Example usage of "refrigerator": "Put the milk in the refrigerator.". More examples on the page.