as in penitentiary
a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody
plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of cooler
Five coolers of ice tilapia were also found, officials said.
—
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Old debris accumulation was found on the water heater, prep cooler doors and on the three compartment sink basins.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
There are little touches, too – like the pretty wooden coolers scattered across the course that hold cool, yummy Uncrustables inside.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The Entertainment Room by Studio Joshua features statement lighting by Los Angeles designer Jason Koharik, an 11 Ravens custom billiards table and a Champagne cooler built into the marble bar.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooler
Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Old debris accumulation was found on the water heater, prep cooler doors and on the three compartment sink basins.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
may 1, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
There are little touches, too – like the pretty wooden coolers scattered across the course that hold cool, yummy Uncrustables inside.
—Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The Entertainment Room by Studio Joshua features statement lighting by Los Angeles designer Jason Koharik, an 11 Ravens custom billiards table and a Champagne cooler built into the marble bar.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooler
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooler
Noun
-
In the early 1970s, the penitentiary remained poorly funded, and prison officials hoped to make money on the rodeo.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 May 2026
-
Al Capone was transferred by train to a federal penitentiary in Atlanta.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Noun
-
The new commissioner faces the daunting task of improving the existing jail while planning for a world without it.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
-
The singer, who did not appear in court, avoided jail time by pleading guilty to the lesser charge; Spears initially faced one misdemeanor count of driving under the influence.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
Her foundation said she has been granted a prison sentence suspension on bail.—
Sarah el Deeb,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
-
Broderick was rushed from the California Institution for Women, the prison where she was being held, to a medical facility on April 18.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Cooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cooler. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
