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Fridge Frɪdʒ Food Noun Kids Tend Raid Home

Word3 fridge
WordType (noun)
Phonetic /frɪdʒ/ /frɪdʒ/
Example
  • the kids tend to raid the fridge when they get home from school.
  • there's no food in the fridge!
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fridge

(noun)/frɪdʒ/ /frɪdʒ/
  1. a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh
    • The kids tend to raid the fridge when they get home from school.
    • There's no food in the fridge!

    Extra Examples

    • Place the dough in the fridge overnight.
    • The fridge was stocked with food and drink.
    • This dessert can be served straight from the fridge.

    Word Origin

    • 1920s: abbreviation, probably influenced by the proprietary name Frigidaire.
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