Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
icebox
noun
/ˈaɪsˌbɒks/
Definition
A box or container used for keeping food and drinks cold, especially before the invention of electric refrigerators.
Examples
- After a long day at the beach, we filled the icebox with snacks and drinks to keep them cool.
- In the past, families would store perishable items in an icebox to prevent them from spoiling.
Meaning
An icebox is a type of cooler that relies on ice to maintain low temperatures.
Synonyms
- cooler
- refrigerator (informal)
