Definition of refrigerator Refrigerator

/ɹʌfɹɪˈʤɚejˌtɚ/ - [rufrijereyter] - re•frig•er•a•tor

We found 9 definitions of refrigerator from 6 different sources.

What does refrigerator mean?

Noun Plural: refrigerators
refrigerator - white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures
		icebox
		white goods drygoods for household use that are typically made of white cloth
		ice chest, cooler a refrigerator for cooling liquids
		drip pan pan under a refrigerator for collecting liquid waste
		electric refrigerator, fridge a refrigerator in which the coolant is pumped around by an electric motor

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refrigerator (Noun)
A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration short form fridge.
refrigerator (Noun)
One who has a chilling influence.

refrigerator (n.)
That which refrigerates or makes cold; that which keeps cool.
refrigerator (n.)
A box or room for keeping food or other articles cool, usually by means of ice.
refrigerator (n.)
An apparatus for rapidly cooling heated liquids or vapors, connected with a still, etc.

refrigerator
A household appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration.

A refrigerator is a machine for keeping things cold. It is sometimes called an icebox (this word is used mainly by Americans) or a fridge. People put food and drinks in it, to keep it cold or good (unspoiled) for a longer time. In general, a refrigerator can be seen as a heat pump. It takes heat away from the air inside the fridge. The heat gets added to the air from outside. For this, it usually uses electricity.

There are also ice boxes available that do not need electricity because they are filled with ice. The ice can keep things cold until the ice melts. These ice boxes are often taken on camping trips. These are often called coolers. Refrigerator-sized iceboxes were used before electricity was available.

Most modern refrigerators are available in a variety of colors and shapes.