fridge

noun

variants or less commonly frig

Examples of fridge in a Sentence

Please put the milk in the fridge.
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Store leftovers in the fridge, covered, for up to four days. Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 25 June 2025 The syrup will keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 June 2025 Cut watermelon stays fresh in the fridge for about three to five days.5 Refrigerate cut watermelon within two hours. Jennifer Klump, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025 Sauvignon Blanc rarely sees oak, which means its flavors are direct and unvarnished—like a fruit salad served straight from the fridge. Emily Price, Forbes.com, 23 June 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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