Refrigerated: meaning, definitions and examples

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refrigerated

 

[ rɪˈfrɪdʒəˌreɪtɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

food storage

Kept or preserved at low temperatures.

Synonyms

chilled, cold, frozen.

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Word Description / Examples
refrigerated

Used when referring to items kept in a controlled cold environment, often for preservation purposes. Common in professional or commercial settings.

  • The flowers were delivered on a refrigerated truck.
  • Refrigerated foods often retain their freshness longer.
chilled

Refers to items that have been cooled down but not frozen. Suitable for beverages and foods that need to be served or stored at a cool temperature.

  • She served chilled wine at the party.
  • Please keep the salad chilled until dinner.
cold

General term for low temperature, often used in everyday conversation. Can describe weather, feelings, or temperatures of objects and food.

  • It's really cold outside today.
  • The milk is cold from the fridge.
frozen

Describes items that have been frozen at very low temperatures, often related to food preservation and storage.

  • We have a lot of frozen vegetables in the freezer.
  • The lake was completely frozen over in winter.

Examples of usage

  • The refrigerated section of the supermarket is where you can find dairy products.
  • Please make sure to keep the medication refrigerated to maintain its effectiveness.
Context #2 | Verb

action for preservation

To cool or preserve (food or drink) by placing in a refrigerator.

Synonyms

chill, cool, freeze.

Examples of usage

  • Don't forget to refrigerate the leftovers before they go bad.
  • It's important to refrigerate the cake to prevent it from spoiling.

Translations

Translations of the word "refrigerated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refrigerado

🇮🇳 रेफ्रीजरेटेड

🇩🇪 gekühlt

🇮🇩 didinginkan

🇺🇦 охолоджений

🇵🇱 schłodzony

🇯🇵 冷蔵

🇫🇷 réfrigéré

🇪🇸 refrigerado

🇹🇷 soğutulmuş

🇰🇷 냉장된

🇸🇦 مبرد

🇨🇿 chlazený

🇸🇰 chladený

🇨🇳 冷藏的

🇸🇮 ohlajen

🇮🇸 kældur

🇰🇿 тоңазытылған

🇬🇪 გაციებული

🇦🇿 soyudulmuş

🇲🇽 refrigerado

Etymology

The word 'refrigerated' originates from the Latin word 'refrigerare', which means 'to make cool'. The concept of refrigeration dates back to ancient times when people used ice and snow to preserve food. The modern refrigerator was invented in the early 20th century, revolutionizing the way we store and preserve perishable items.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,647, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.