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Fridge Frɪdʒ Food Kids Raid Noun Bre Dessert

Word fridge
WordType (noun)
Phonetic BrE / frɪdʒ / NAmE / frɪdʒ /
Example
  • this dessert can be served straight from the fridge.
  • place the dough in the fridge overnight.
  • the fridge was stocked with food and drink.
  • the kids raid the fridge when they get home.
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fridge

(noun)BrE / frɪdʒ / NAmE / frɪdʒ /
  1. a piece of electrical equipment in which food is kept cold so that it stays fresh
    • This dessert can be served straight from the fridge.

    Extra Examples

    • Place the dough in the fridge overnight.
    • The fridge was stocked with food and drink.
    • The kids raid the fridge when they get home.
    • The kids tend to raid the fridge when they get home from school.

    Word Origin

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