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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Cooler air will temporarily spread off the North Sea as some locations experience a five to 10-degree drop.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Cooler inflation and lower rates tend to boost mortgage availability and home sales.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Cooler weather is on tap for the Los Angeles area, with rain possible next week, according to the National Weather Service.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026
Cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from crop burning, factories and heavy traffic.
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Cooler air blew off the sea, surrounding us as we marched behind him.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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