fridge
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A2
/frɪdʒ/
cold storage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fridge' originates from the word 'refrigerator', which comes from Latin 'refrigerare', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'frigus' meant 'cold'.
Historical Evolution
'refrigerator' was shortened to 'fridge' in colloquial English usage.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to make cold again', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a device for keeping food cold'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a household appliance used for keeping food and drinks cold.
I put the milk in the fridge to keep it fresh.
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Last updated: 2025/02/20 19:36