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Reefer: meaning, definitions and examples

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reefer

 

[ หˆriหfษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

frozen transport

A 'reefer' is a slang term for a refrigerated container or trailer used to transport perishable goods, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meat. These refrigerated units are widely used in the shipping and logistics industries to ensure that temperature-sensitive cargo remains fresh during transit. Reefer trucks are equipped with powerful cooling systems to maintain the necessary temperature for various types of products. They play a crucial role in the global supply chain by allowing food and other perishable items to be shipped over long distances without spoiling.

Synonyms

cooler, fridge truck, refrigerated container

Examples of usage

  • The truck was filled with boxes of strawberries in a reefer.
  • They shipped the seafood in a reefer to maintain freshness.
  • The ports are equipped with numerous reefer connections.
Context #2 | Noun

slang term

In a different context, 'reefer' is also a slang term for a marijuana cigarette. This usage derives from the association of smoking marijuana with a less formal, often rebellious lifestyle. The term often evokes images of the counterculture movements of the 1960s and 70s. It is used among casual and informal speakers to refer to joints or large marijuana cigarettes, often in social or recreational contexts.

Synonyms

cigarette, joint, spliff

Examples of usage

  • They rolled a reefer to share at the party.
  • He prefers smoking a reefer over a pipe.
  • The movie depicted a group of friends passing around reefer.

Translations

Translations of the word "reefer" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contรชiner refrigerado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเฅ‡เคซเคฐ เค•เค‚เคŸเฅ‡เคจเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Kรผhlcontainer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kontainer pendingin

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั„ั€ะธะถะตั€ะฐั‚ะพั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kontener chล‚odniczy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†ทๅ‡ใ‚ณใƒณใƒ†ใƒŠ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conteneur frigorifique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ contenedor refrigerado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท soฤŸutucu konteyner

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ƒ‰๋™ ์ปจํ…Œ์ด๋„ˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญุงูˆูŠุฉ ู…ุจุฑุฏุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chlazenรฝ kontejner

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chladiaci kontajner

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ท่—้›†่ฃ…็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hladilni kontejner

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรฆlivagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั‹า› ะบะพะฝั‚ะตะนะฝะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒ”แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ soyuducu konteyner

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ contenedor refrigerado

Word origin

The term 'reefer' originally comes from the word 'referring', which means to bring back or to refer to something. In freight shipping, 'reefer' was adopted in the mid-20th century to describe refrigerated containers designed to transport perishable goods. The evolution of shipping methods emphasized the need for preserving food quality during long-distance transport, which led to the creation of these specialized containers. Over time, the word transitioned in the 1960s to acquire a second meaning within the counterculture as a slang term for a marijuana cigarette, reflecting the cultural shift and changing attitudes toward marijuana use. This dual meaning showcases how language evolves in response to societal changes.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,908 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.