fridge

noun

variants or less commonly frig

Examples of fridge in a Sentence

Please put the milk in the fridge.
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My favorite Pyrex set makes holiday hosting much easier, between meal prep, leftovers storage, and fridge organization. Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 17 Dec. 2025 This fridge is a living tribute to him and to those values. Dana Kozlov, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for three days. Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2025 No illnesses have been reported, but any affected chicken in restaurant freezers or fridges should be discarded and not served. Amber Brenza, Health, 15 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2025.

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