Pronunciation

/refəˈrɪdʒər/

Definitions

• Noun: A large appliance designed to store food and other perishable items at a低温, typically below freezing, to preserve their freshness. Example: “The refrigerator is filled with fruits and vegetables.”
• Verb: To keep (food) in a refrigerator for preservation. Example: “We need to refrigerate the leftover cake.”
• Adjective: Characteristic of a refrigerator, such as cold or preserving. Example: “The refrigerator’s cool interior maintains a constant temperature.”

Phrases

• “Keep something in the refrigerator” means to store it at a low temperature.
• “Refrigerator door magnet” often refers to a decorative item placed on the fridge.
• “Energy-efficient refrigerator” is a model that uses less power.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She opened the refrigerator to check if there was any milk left.”
• Verb: “After cooking, he put the lasagna in the refrigerator to chill before serving.”
• Adjective: “The refrigerator hummed quietly, maintaining its refrigerated space.”

Synonyms

• Fridge
• Cooler
• Chiller
• Refrigerator unit
• Cold box

Antonyms

• Warm
• Room temperature
• Unrefrigerated