reefer

1 of 3

noun (1)

reef·​er ˈrē-fər 

1

: one that reefs

2

: a close-fitting usually double-breasted jacket or coat of thick cloth

reefer

2 of 3

noun (2)

ree·​fer ˈrē-fər 

1

: refrigerator

2

: a refrigerator car, truck, trailer, or ship

reefer

3 of 3

noun (3)

ree·​fer ˈrē-fər 

: marijuana sense 2

also : a marijuana cigarette

Examples of reefer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Buy a boat, travel the seas, and maybe run a little reefer. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 Mar. 2026

In the early twentieth century, cannabis was known by many nicknames, including juju, tea, and reefer. — Literary Hub, 22 May 2026

Pure Elevations Canna-Spa is all about R&R – as in reefer and relaxation. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025

Chesney even shared in a new Howard Stern interview that the group — stay with us, this isn’t the reefer talking — snuck in a few spoonfuls of Buffett to appropriately pay tribute to their musical godfather. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

by shortening & alteration

Noun (3)

probably modification of Mexican Spanish grifa

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (3)

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reefer

• briefer

Kids Definition

reefer

1 of 2 noun

reef·​er ˈrē-fər 

1

: one that reefs

2

: a close-fitting jacket of thick cloth

reefer

2 of 2 noun

: a marijuana cigarette

Medical Definition

reefer

noun

reef·​er ˈrē-fər 

: a marijuana cigarette

also : marijuana sense 1