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 portable chiller system became the temporary fix. Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026 How much does a commercial chiller cabinet cost? Literary Hub, 17 Mar. 2026 The ambitious supernatural chiller, rooted in folklore from Vietnam’s northern highlands, is scheduled for release in Vietnam on April 24 to coincide with the major Reunification Day holiday period. Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 16 Mar. 2026 The tower will feature rainwater and gray water reuse and high-efficiency chillers. Nick Wooten, Dallas Morning News, 11 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2026.

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