Icebox
noun
A container that is cooled by ice to keep food and drinks cold.
They stored their leftovers in the icebox to keep them fresh.
Usage tips
Neutral
electrical icebox,frozen treats in the icebox,old-fashioned icebox
noun
An informal term for a refrigerator, particularly an older model.
Now, everyone has a modern fridge, but my grandmother still has her old icebox.
Usage tips
Informal
colder than an icebox,a stocked icebox,repairing the icebox
noun
A container that is cooled by ice to keep food and drinks cold.
They stored their leftovers in the icebox to keep them fresh.
Usage tips
Neutral
electrical icebox,frozen treats in the icebox,old-fashioned icebox
noun
An informal term for a refrigerator, particularly an older model.
Now, everyone has a modern fridge, but my grandmother still has her old icebox.
Usage tips
Informal
colder than an icebox,a stocked icebox,repairing the icebox
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Understand that 'icebox' may evoke feelings of nostalgia.
In many homes, using the word 'icebox' reminds people of simpler times in cooking.
Pro Tip 2/3Kitchen Terminology
Use 'icebox' when discussing historical kitchen appliances.
Many people may not be familiar with 'icebox' as refrigerators have largely replaced them.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Be mindful that 'icebox' may vary in recognition across different English-speaking countries.
In some regions, people might also refer to larger cooling devices as iceboxes.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Understand that 'icebox' may evoke feelings of nostalgia.
In many homes, using the word 'icebox' reminds people of simpler times in cooking.
Pro Tip 2/3Kitchen Terminology
Use 'icebox' when discussing historical kitchen appliances.
Many people may not be familiar with 'icebox' as refrigerators have largely replaced them.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Be mindful that 'icebox' may vary in recognition across different English-speaking countries.
In some regions, people might also refer to larger cooling devices as iceboxes.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Reference
Understand that 'icebox' may evoke feelings of nostalgia.
In many homes, using the word 'icebox' reminds people of simpler times in cooking.
Pro Tip 2/3Kitchen Terminology
Use 'icebox' when discussing historical kitchen appliances.
Many people may not be familiar with 'icebox' as refrigerators have largely replaced them.
Pro Tip 3/3Regional Usage
Be mindful that 'icebox' may vary in recognition across different English-speaking countries.
In some regions, people might also refer to larger cooling devices as iceboxes.
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