cooler

American  

[koo-ler] / ˈku lər /

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.

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cooler British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of cooler

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

Example Sentences

“We’ve seen a lot of rain that would have been snow if we had cooler temperatures.”

From Los Angeles Times

It wasn’t a typical time of year for floods—the monsoon season was over and cooler months were on their way.

From The Wall Street Journal

The air is cooler the next morning, a light mist clinging to the trees and grass.

From Literature

“Wouldn’t it be even cooler though,” he says, “if I could sail this boat myself, like in those pictures?”

From Literature

“You think, it’s about a woman who’s single, so I have to address that—and then I think, how much cooler would it be if she’s not just totally preoccupied by it?”

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• container