refrigerator

/ɹɪˈfɹɪd͡ʒ.əˌɹeɪ.tə/noun
Early Childhood
1

A household or commercial appliance used for keeping food fresh by refrigeration (short form fridge).

2

A similar device used to keep non-food items cold, such as blood, photographic film, drugs, or pharmaceuticals like insulin.

3

One who has a chilling influence.

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