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Refrigerator

UK /["/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtə(r)/"]/US /["/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/"]/

Definition

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.

Examples

  • 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

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

  • fridge
  • cooler
  • icebox

Antonyms

  • heater
  • oven
  • stove

Common mistakes

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