chiller

1 of 2

noun

chill·​er ˈchi-lər How to pronounce chiller (audio)
1
: one that chills
2
: an eerie or frightening story of murder, violence, or the supernatural

chiller

2 of 2

comparative of chill entry 2

Examples of chiller in a Sentence

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Noun
Wine chillers are available in several different styles, from sleeves to buckets. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 May 2025 There’s even some straight-up horror violence toward the film’s end that feels ripped out of A24’s arsenal of chillers. Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 9 May 2025 This decline is attributed to a decrease in product sales, particularly chillers. Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 18 Mar. 2025 The brand also offers matching decorative kitchenware, including butter dishes, honey jars, wine chillers, and more. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chiller

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chiller was in 1798

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“Chiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiller. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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