refrigerator
Translation
refrigerator, fridge
Examples
Put the milk in the refrigerator.
Put the milk in the refrigerator.
Our new refrigerator is very quiet.
Our new refrigerator is very quiet.
Grammar Patterns
((countable noun)) an appliance for keeping food cold Put the milk in the refrigerator.
Similar Words
Synonyms: fridge, icebox (dated)
Etymology
From the verb 'refrigerate' plus the agent noun suffix '-or'. Literally, 'a thing that refrigerates'.
Memory Tips
It's the machine ('-or') that performs 'refrigeration'. The common short form is 'fridge'.