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 project discussed Thursday would only look at replacing chillers, boilers and air handler units. Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026 Sound coming from both chillers and backup generators has been making life difficult for those living near the CyrusOne data center at the corner of Eola and Diehl roads on Aurora’s far East Side near Interstate 88, these homeowners have said. R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026 Craven’s slasher satire reinvented the genre forever and set the template for teen chillers moving forward. Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 2026 Reportedly designed by New York designer Peter Marino, the planes include private bedroom suites with queen-size beds, bathrooms with stand-up showers and electric bidets, and a lounge with a wet bar and wine chiller, according to images obtained by NBC. Los Angeles Times, 3 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 13 Mar. 2026.

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