Meaning of the word refrigerator in English

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refrigerator

US /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ə.reɪ.t̬ɚ/

UK /rɪˈfrɪdʒ.ə.reɪ.t̬ɚ/

an appliance or compartment that is artificially kept cool and used to store food and drink

Example:

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Please put the milk back in the refrigerator.

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We need to buy a new refrigerator, this one is too old.

Synonym:

fridge icebox cooler

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