refrigerator

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

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

   Meronym: condenser

2. 2
   noun

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

   Meronym: condenser

3. 3
   noun

   One who has a chilling influence.

   […] in a state of sublime satisfaction, he moves among the company, a magnificent refrigerator.

4. 4
   noun

   white goods in which food can be stored at low temperatures

Etymology

Borrowed from Medieval Latin refrīgerātor (“cooler”).