fridge

noun

variants or less commonly frig

Examples of fridge in a Sentence

Please put the milk in the fridge.
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The kitchen, designed by ArcLinea of Milan, is fully kitted out with top-tier appliances, an 80-bottle wine fridge, a second fireplace, and a sunny breakfast room overlooking the rolling hills. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025 Use up the whole can of black beans; no need to leave a quarter cup to turn gooey in the back of the fridge. Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025 The koala was inside the store for about 10 minutes, pausing for an extended period of time by the fridges, Arthur told 9News. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025 According to Weber, how often you clean fridge coils depends on your home environment. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fridge

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fridge was in 1926

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“Fridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fridge. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.

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