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icebox

[ ahys-boks ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

an insulated cabinet or chest with a partition for ice, used for preserving or cooling food, beverages, etc.
Older Use. an electric or gas refrigerator.
Nautical. an enclosed area in the bottom of a vessel through which sea water can be pumped up for use in the condenser in icy waters.
Slang. an isolation cell in a prison.

icebox

/ ˈaɪsˌbɒks /

Origin of icebox¹

First recorded in 1830–40; ice + box ¹

The milk was mixed and ready in individual containers in the icebox but Kate had told him to be sure and have it warm.

The icebox gave me a cold Jumbo bottle and I turned on our little portable set.

A dirty icebox is almost as bad as none at all, because food will decay or take on unpleasant odors from other foods.

Grdznth problem getting to be a PRoblem, need expert icebox salesman to get gators out of hair fast.

Some prefer it decidedly cold (chilled in the icebox), others only slightly cold.

April 25, 2024firkin

[fur-kin ]

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