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

Nothing was cooler than sticking around after school for another two hours for play practice.

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He paid $10 and with his wife trudged several hundred yards, lugging chairs, umbrellas and a cooler while herding youngsters ages 4 to 10.

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While forecasts call for cooler conditions than earlier this summer, it only takes a small increase in humidity or heat to produce extremely sticky air all over again.

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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.

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

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Related Words

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