noun
fridge
frihj
noun
1
An appliance used to keep food and drink cold.
"Put the milk back in the fridge."
verb
1
To put something in a refrigerator to keep it cold.
"Fridge the leftovers before they spoil."
How to Use Fridge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe everyday, informal word for a refrigerator.
When to use it
Informal; "refrigerator" is the more formal term.
Common pairings
fridge freezer
in the fridge
Word Forms
fridged past tense, fridged past tense, fridges plural, fridges singular, fridges singular
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Etymology
A shortened form of "refrigerator," possibly influenced by the Frigidaire brand name.