Fridge
/frɪdʒ/
Definitions
A household appliance for storing food at a low temperature to prevent spoilage.
/frɪdʒ/
An appliance used for keeping food and drinks cold.
I need to go to the store because the fridge is empty.
💡 Simply: A fridge is like a cold box that keeps your food from getting yucky, so you can eat it later. Imagine a magical box that keeps your ice cream from melting!
👶 For kids: A fridge is like a cold box that keeps your food from getting warm and yucky.
More Examples
Could you grab a drink from the fridge for me?
The fridge hummed quietly in the kitchen.
How It's Used
"We keep milk and vegetables in the fridge."
"The restaurant needed a new industrial fridge."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
Shortened form of 'refrigerator,' which originated from the Latin 'refrigerare' (to cool) in the late 19th century.
The term 'fridge' became widespread in the 20th century with the increasing availability of household refrigeration.
Memory tip
Think of a 'fridge' as a 'frozen bridge' for your food, keeping it safe.
Word Origin
"To cool"