ice chest
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ice chest
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Often he’s adding powder electrolytes, and he keeps Gatorade on hand in his ice chest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
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
The couple sold $1 sodas out of an ice chest and, throughout the day, sat around a small table with friends who still lived at the Grand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2022
While the family took a break in the living room, Boucher went to the balcony with her ice chest.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2019
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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