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icebox

[ˈaɪsˌbɑks]

icebox Definition

  • 1a container, cabinet, or room that is artificially cooled and used to store food or drink
  • 2an old-fashioned word for refrigerator

Using icebox: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "icebox" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She put the cake in the icebox to keep it fresh.

  • Example

    I need to buy some milk from the grocery store to stock the icebox.

  • Example

    My grandmother still calls the refrigerator an icebox.

icebox Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with icebox

  • to surprise or shock someone greatly

    Example

    The news of his sudden death hit me like a ton of bricks and I couldn't stop crying.

  • to do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation started in a social situation

    Example

    He told a joke to break the ice and make everyone feel more comfortable.

  • in a risky or dangerous situation, often used to describe someone who is close to getting into trouble

    Example

    He's on thin ice with his boss after missing so many deadlines.

Origins of icebox

from 'ice' + 'box'

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Summary: icebox in Brief

'Icebox' [ˈaɪsˌbɑks] refers to a container, cabinet, or room that is artificially cooled and used to store food or drink. It is an old-fashioned term for 'refrigerator.' Examples include 'She put the cake in the icebox to keep it fresh.' and 'My grandmother still calls the refrigerator an icebox.'