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Fridge

UK /["/frɪdʒ/"]/ US /["/frɪdʒ/"]/ Pronunciation

Definition

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

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In simple words: A refrigerator, a large appliance that keeps food cold.

Examples

• The kids tend to raid the fridge when they get home from school.
• There's no food in the fridge!
• Place the dough in the fridge overnight.
• The fridge was stocked with food and drink.
• This dessert can be served straight from the fridge.

Usage notes

Used in everyday conversation. Avoid using in very formal contexts; it’s more common in home, casual, or domestic settings.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Sounds like 'bridge' — imagine a bridge connecting you to cold food.

Collocations

• domestic
• walk-in
• empty
• raid
• fill
• stock
• door
• magnet
• in the fridge

Synonyms

• refrigerator
• cooler
• icebox

Antonyms

• oven

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'frigid', which means very cold.
• Using 'fridge' in formal writing instead of 'refrigerator'.