ice chest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ice chest
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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As the tunnel continued to dry, the group had moved back in, having collected a new tent, a portable bed, jugs of water and an ice chest.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023
I saw a young couple putting ice in an ice chest, filling up their car with gas, presumably going to the lake or wherever they were going.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2022
There’s no need to pack light: A big storage “frunk” rests below the hood and another beneath the 4.5-foot cargo bed, with a drain plug to double as an ice chest for tailgating.
From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2021
This is the collection of hot sauces that chefs Macks Collins and Bryan Kidwell make themselves and proudly display in an ice chest.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 4, 2017
He ate half a can of chili and put the rest in the small ice chest beneath the steps.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
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