cooler

Portable cold storage

A cooler is an insulated container for keeping food and drinks cold, typically portable: We packed the cooler with ice and beer for the picnic.

Cooler also refers to any device that lowers temperature: an air cooler, a wine cooler.

In slang, the cooler is jail or a solitary confinement cell: They threw him in the cooler for the night.

As an adjective, cooler is the comparative form of cool.

container

icebox

Cold food storage chest

picnic · camping · tailgating · barbecue · lid · handle · portable · drinks · beer · ice

slang

relaxed

Free of stress

unfazed · collected · confident · stylish · hipper · trendier · swagger · attitude · vibe · chill

prison

solitary

Existing alone, apart

segregation · lockup · detention · punishment · hole · box · disciplinary

temperature

colder

Lower in temperature

crisp · brisk · milder · autumn · shade · evening · draft · ventilation · fan · air-conditioning

engine

radiator

Heat transfer device

overflow · reservoir · intercooler · oil · transmission · fluid · overheating · circulation · fan · aftermarket

water

dispenser

Device that releases portions

  • fountainWater-spouting structure
  • jugHandled pouring container
  • officeProfessional work location

watercooler · breakroom · gossip · conversation · workplace · bottle · spigot · refill

Categories
Opposites
temperature

coolerhotter

Higher in temperature

warmer · hot · heated · warm · warming

appliance function

coolerheater

Device producing warmth

warmer · furnace · broiler · radiator · oven

emotional demeanor

coolerwarmer

Higher in temperature

friendlier · cordial · hearty · effusive · enthusiastic

Phrases
Family

cool, coolness, uncool, cooling, cooled, coolest, coolly, coolers, supercool

Familiarity
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Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G