ice chest
- an insulated, boxlike container that can be filled with ice and used to cool beverages, preserve food, etc.
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Origin of ice chest
An Americanism dating back to 1835–45
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Examples from the Web for ice chest
Historical Examples
There's plenty to eat in the ice-chest and you must wait on yourself.
Cap'n Dan's DaughterJoseph C. Lincoln
They had an ice-chest on board, and Mr. Eng had replenished it at Simujan.
Four Young ExplorersOliver Optic
I had to jump below to the ice-chest; Auber seemed to have fainted.
Shapes that Haunt the DuskVarious
Put plain boiled Brussels sprouts into the ice-chest to get cold.
The Vegetarian Cook BookE. G. Fulton
Set away to cool, and when cold, bottle and place in the ice-chest.
The Art of EntertainingM. E. W. Sherwood