refrigerator
Translation
refrigerator, fridge
Examples
Put the milk in the refrigerator.
Put the milk in the refrigerator.
We bought a new refrigerator.
We bought a new refrigerator.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) an appliance for keeping food cold Put the milk in the refrigerator.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fridge, cooler, icebox
Etymology
From the verb 'refrigerate' plus the agent suffix '-or'. Literally, 'a thing that refrigerates'.
Memory Tips
This word is very often shortened to 'fridge' in everyday conversation.