COOLER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

cooler

noun

ˈkü-lər

Definition of cooler

as in penitentiary

a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cooler Potatoes do best between 45°F and 50°F, cooler than room temperature but not cold enough to trigger other issues. — Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026 There is a mini-fridge to store at least some of it in, but the staff recommends bringing a cooler as well. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026 There was standing water on the cookline floor, by the walk-in coolers and the three-compartment sink. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 The fan guards in the walk-in cooler had dust and debris accumulation. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooler

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooler

Noun

Now locked up in a state penitentiary near San Diego on unrelated charges, Knight hasn't changed his tune.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
One of her clients has gone MIA from the state penitentiary – but how can a man go missing in prison?

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of penitentiary

Noun

Matus’ death took place at the height of the fentanyl epidemic in 2022, when Riverside County jails experienced close to 100 inmate drug overdoses, seven of which resulted in death, according to court documents.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
In 2025, a Kentucky man was killed after he was hit 27 times with a GLOVE by jail employees, on top of 13 jabs from a taser, which ultimately sent him into cardiac arrest.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of jail

Noun

Adan Osman Salat, 23, was sentenced to two years fixed and a possible 15 years on probation or in prison by 3rd District Judge Gabriel McCarthy, according to online court records and audio obtained by the Idaho Statesman.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 27 Aug. 2026
When the brothers arrived in court two days later, the jewel tones were ditched, and each wore a drab tan prison jumpsuit.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026