Refrigerators Meaning in English
word · lemma: refrigerator
ɹɪˈfɹɪdʒɝˌeɪtɝz
ri-FRIJ-ur-ay-terz
ɹɪfɹˈɪdʒəɹˌeɪtəz
ri-FRIJ-uh-ray-tuhz
Definition
Machines that keep food and drinks cold so they do not spoil; commonly found in homes and stores.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly called 'fridges' in conversation. 'Refrigerators' is formal and plural; most households have only one, but stores or businesses may have several. Don't confuse with 'freezers', which keep items frozen.
Spanish: refrigeradores - neverasPortuguese (BR): refrigeradores - geladeirasPortuguese (PT): frigoríficos - refrigeradoresChinese (Simplified): 冰箱Chinese (Traditional): 冰箱Hindi: फ्रिजArabic: ثلاجاتBengali: রেফ্রিজারেটর - ফ্রিজRussian: холодильникиJapanese: 冷蔵庫Vietnamese: tủ lạnhKorean: 냉장고Turkish: buzdolaplarıUrdu: ریفریجریٹرIndonesian: kulkas
Example Sentences
There are two refrigerators in the kitchen.
basic
Supermarkets use large refrigerators to store food.
basic
Old refrigerators may use a lot of electricity.
basic
The restaurant's refrigerators broke down last night, so all the food spoiled.
natural
Most homes only need one or two refrigerators, even for big families.
natural
They're replacing all the old refrigerators with energy-saving models next month.
natural