B1noun 2K

Refrigerator

🇬🇧 UK /["/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/"]/

Meaning of Refrigerator

a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh

In simple words: A large box that keeps food cold.

Refrigerator in a sentence

• This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator.
• I opened the refrigerator to take out some orange juice.
• I stocked the refrigerator with fruit.
• I'll raid your refrigerator while we talk.
• Place the dough in the refrigerator overnight.
• The refrigerator was humming in the corner.
• a refrigerator stocked with food

How to use Refrigerator

Use 'refrigerator' in any context about food storage. It's a standard word in both spoken and written English. In informal settings, people often say 'fridge'.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'refri' as a cool friend that keeps your food chill.

Related words

Collocations with Refrigerator

• home
• household
• empty
• raid
• fill
• stock
• hum
• door
• magnet
• box
• in the refrigerator

Synonyms for Refrigerator

• fridge
• cooler
• icebox

Opposites of Refrigerator

• heater
• oven
• stove

Common mistakes with Refrigerator

• Spelling 'refrigerater' instead of 'refrigerator'.
• Using 'fridge' in formal writing instead of 'refrigerator'.

Frequently asked questions about Refrigerator

What does Refrigerator mean?

A large box that keeps food cold.

What is the definition of Refrigerator?

a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh

How do you use Refrigerator in a sentence?

This dessert can be served straight from the refrigerator.

Can you give another example of Refrigerator?

I opened the refrigerator to take out some orange juice.

What are synonyms for Refrigerator?

Common alternatives include fridge, cooler, icebox.

What is the opposite of Refrigerator?

Opposite meanings include heater, oven, stove.

What words go with Refrigerator?

It commonly pairs with home, household, empty, raid, fill, stock, hum, door, magnet, box, in the refrigerator.

What are common mistakes when using Refrigerator?

Spelling 'refrigerater' instead of 'refrigerator'. Using 'fridge' in formal writing instead of 'refrigerator'.

How do you pronounce Refrigerator?

US: /["/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/"]/, UK: /["/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Refrigerator?

Use 'refrigerator' in any context about food storage. It's a standard word in both spoken and written English. In informal settings, people often say 'fridge'.

What CEFR level is Refrigerator?

"Refrigerator" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.