reefer

1 of 3

noun (1)

reef·​er ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
1
: one that reefs
2
: a close-fitting usually double-breasted jacket or coat of thick cloth

reefer

2 of 3

noun (2)

ree·​fer ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
1
2
: a refrigerator car, truck, trailer, or ship

reefer

3 of 3

noun (3)

ree·​fer ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
: marijuana sense 2
also : a marijuana cigarette

Examples of reefer in a Sentence

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Noun
The fragments touch on many topics, from the sacred to the mundane, including a number of reefer references, including a humorous song that praises the advantages of wine over cannabis. Karen-Janine Cohen, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024 Drivers for refrigerated vehicles, commonly known as reefer drivers, also require additional training and demand higher pay. Anar Mammadov, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 The items were reportedly held in a reefer container, which is designed for goods that need to be temperature controlled during shipping. Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Looking for a remedy, a raft of reefer businesses have turned to superlawyer David Boies, who on Thursday sued Attorney General Merrick Garland, seeking to strike down marijuana restrictions now in place under the federal Controlled Substances Act. Jess Bravin, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2023 The woman lifted her reefer from the stump and wrapped it tight around her breasts, but still her teeth chattered. Matthew Gavin Frank, Harper's Magazine, 15 Mar. 2023 But no actual reefer. Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Apr. 2021 And while some — Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, Seth Rogen — have never shied away from their love for reefer, other have had one-off encounters that are downright hilarious. Lydia Price, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2023 The man unbuckled his reefer and dropped it to the floor. Lisa Wells, Harper’s Magazine , 15 Mar. 2023

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

by shortening & alteration

Noun (3)

probably modification of Mexican Spanish grifa

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (3)

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reefer was in 1800

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“Reefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reefer. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

reefer

1 of 2 noun
reef·​er ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
1
: one that reefs
2
: a close-fitting jacket of thick cloth

reefer

2 of 2 noun
: a marijuana cigarette

Medical Definition

reefer

noun
reef·​er ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
: a marijuana cigarette

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