cooler
Americannoun
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a container or apparatus, as an insulated chest, in which something may be cooled or kept cool.
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an air conditioner.
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a tall drink, consisting of liquor, soda, and a fruit garnish.
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Slang. the cooler, jail.
He was in the cooler for three months for petty theft.
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Ice Hockey Slang. penalty box.
noun
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a container, vessel, or apparatus for cooling, such as a heat exchanger
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a slang word for prison
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a drink consisting of wine, fruit juice, and carbonated water
Etymology
Origin of cooler
Example Sentences
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Some coasts will also be fresher, where sea breezes come off a cooler sea.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
At the same time, cooler temperatures helped preserve higher levels of vitamin C, phenolics, and flavonoids.
From Science Daily • May 23, 2026
Before you load the cooler, take a few minutes to prep your car, map your route, and plan your fuel or charging stops.
From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026
The cooler print comes despite the conflict in Iran driving a sharp rise in global energy prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
Robin carefully removed them from the shark’s womb and laid them on top of a cooler for a closer view.
From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen
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