Fridge: meaning, definitions and examples
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fridge
[ frɪʤ ]
kitchen appliance
A fridge is a large container that uses electricity to keep food and drinks cold. It typically has shelves, drawers, and compartments for storing different items at various temperatures. Fridges are commonly used in households, restaurants, and grocery stores.
Synonyms
chiller, cooler, refrigerator.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| fridge |
Commonly used in everyday conversation to refer to a household appliance that keeps food and drinks cold.
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| refrigerator |
A more formal term than 'fridge', often used in writing, specifications, and instructions. The word is less common in casual conversation.
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| cooler |
Usually refers to a portable container for keeping food and drinks cold, often used during outdoor activities like picnics, camping, or sports events.
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| chiller |
Often used in commercial or industrial settings to describe large cooling systems that are used to keep spaces or products at a low temperature. In everyday language, it can also be used informally to refer to something that chills beverages.
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Examples of usage
- I need to put the milk in the fridge to keep it fresh.
- She keeps her fruits and vegetables in the fridge to prevent them from spoiling.
- The fridge stopped working, so we had to throw out all the perishable items.
- The fridge is making a strange noise; I think it might need to be repaired.
- I'm going to clean out the fridge to get rid of any expired food.
Translations
Translations of the word "fridge" in other languages:
🇵🇹 geladeira
🇮🇳 फ्रिज
🇩🇪 Kühlschrank
🇮🇩 kulkas
🇺🇦 холодильник
🇵🇱 lodówka
🇯🇵 冷蔵庫
🇫🇷 réfrigérateur
🇪🇸 refrigerador
🇹🇷 buzdolabı
🇰🇷 냉장고
🇸🇦 ثلاجة
🇨🇿 lednice
🇸🇰 chladnička
🇨🇳 冰箱
🇸🇮 hladilnik
🇮🇸 ísskápur
🇰🇿 тоңазытқыш
🇬🇪 მაცივარი
🇦🇿 soyuducu
🇲🇽 refrigerador
Etymology
The word 'fridge' is a shortened form of 'refrigerator', which originated from the Latin word 'refrigerare', meaning 'to make cool'. The concept of refrigeration dates back to ancient times when people used ice and snow to preserve food. The modern electric refrigerator, or fridge, was invented in the early 20th century and has since become an essential appliance in households around the world.