chiller

1 of 2

noun

chill·​er ˈchi-lər How to pronounce chiller (audio)
1
: one that chills
2
: an eerie or frightening story of murder, violence, or the supernatural

chiller

2 of 2

comparative of chill entry 2

Examples of chiller in a Sentence

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Noun
The approach greatly reduces the need for energy-intensive chillers and cooling infrastructure. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 Cooling systems often include air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and, increasingly, liquid-cooling equipment. Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026 In addition to the pool, the budget included fencing, landscaping, a heater, a chiller, and extra structural supports that were required because portions of the yard were not built on solid ground. Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026 Abingdon Elementary School is closed, and there will be no afterschool activities due to a chiller being down, leaving the school without air conditioning. Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chiller

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chiller was in 1798

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“Chiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiller. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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