cooler

[koo-ler]

noun

1. a container or apparatus, as an insulated chest, in which something may be cooled or kept cool.

2. anything that cools or makes cool; refrigerant.

3. an air conditioner.

4. a tall drink, consisting of liquor, soda, and a fruit garnish.

5. water cooler.

6. Slang.,  the cooler, jail.

   He was in the cooler for three months for petty theft.

7. Ice Hockey Slang.,  penalty box.

cooler

/ ˈkuːlə /

noun

1. a container, vessel, or apparatus for cooling, such as a heat exchanger

2. a slang word for prison

3. a drink consisting of wine, fruit juice, and carbonated water

Word History and Origins

Origin of cooler¹

First recorded in 1565–75; cool + -er ¹

Example Sentences

A large trough is expected to move through the West Coast by early next week, bringing cooler temperatures to the region through Tuesday and wet conditions in northern California.

From Los Angeles Times

According to City of Windhoek officials, the event at Gammams cemetery "showed seating arrangements, cooler boxes and alcohol" on full display.

From BBC

With the nights drawing in along with wetter, windier and cooler weather recently, you may have noticed it's starting to feel like autumn.

From BBC

These cooler conditions are forecast to stay with us into the start of next week.

From BBC

Songwriting is literally just dissecting words — like, how can we say this cooler?

From Los Angeles Times

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