fridge
word
/ˈfɹɪdʒ/
frij
/fɹˈɪdʒ/
frij
Definition
A fridge is a kitchen appliance that keeps food and drinks cold so they stay fresh longer. It is a short, informal way to say "refrigerator."
Usage & Nuances
Very common in everyday speech; "refrigerator" is more formal or neutral. Common collocations: "open the fridge," "put it in the fridge," "the fridge is empty," and "fridge door." Do not confuse it with "freezer," which keeps food frozen, not just cold.
Spanish: refrigerador - neveraPortuguese (BR): geladeiraPortuguese (PT): frigoríficoChinese (Simplified): 冰箱Chinese (Traditional): 冰箱Hindi: फ्रिजArabic: ثلاجةBengali: ফ্রিজ - রেফ্রিজারেটরRussian: холодильникJapanese: 冷蔵庫Vietnamese: tủ lạnhKorean: 냉장고Turkish: buzdolabıUrdu: فریج - ریفریجریٹرIndonesian: kulkas
Example Sentences
We need a new fridge.
basic
The milk is in the fridge.
basic
Please put the juice in the fridge.
basic
Check the fridge—there might be some leftover pizza.
natural
I opened the fridge and realized we had nothing for dinner.
natural
Can you grab me a water from the fridge?
natural