fridge
Cold food storage
A fridge is a refrigerator—an appliance that keeps food cold to prevent spoiling.
The word is informal but standard: Is there any milk in the fridge?
Fridge preserves the soft g sound of refrigerator, which explains the unusual spelling with d.
Subzero storage compartment
- iceboxCold food storage chest
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
- undercounterMounted below work surface
- built-inIncluded as standard
compact · upright · commercial
Uneaten food kept afterward
- produceMake or manufacture
- dairyMilk-based foods collectively
- eggsReproductive cells in shells
- cheeseFermented milk solid
condiments · vegetables · fruit · meat · beverages · milk · butter · yogurt
Horizontal storage surface
- crisperRefrigerator humidity compartment
- drawerSliding furniture compartment
- binStorage or disposal vessel
- compartmentEnclosed subdivision of space
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
- coolantTemperature-regulating fluid
refrigerant · coil · fan · defrost · frost-free · insulation · Freon · motor
State of being unspoiled
- spoilageFood degradation process
- expirationEnd of validity
- moldForm-giving container
- shelf-lifePeriod before spoilage
chilled · temperature · humidity · airtight · sealed · food-safety · bacteria · thawing
freezer
Subzero storage compartment
- iceboxCold food storage chest
- side-by-sidePositioned next to another
- undercounterMounted below work surface
built-in · compact · upright · commercial
leftovers
Uneaten food kept afterward
cheese · condiments · vegetables · fruit · meat · beverages · milk · butter · yogurt · juice
shelf
Horizontal storage surface
- crisperRefrigerator humidity compartment
- drawerSliding furniture compartment
- binStorage or disposal vessel
compartment · light · handle
compressor
Pressure-increasing mechanical device
- thermostatAutomatic climate control device
- condenserDevice that liquefies gases
- evaporatorLiquid-to-gas conversion device
coolant · refrigerant · coil · fan · defrost · frost-free · insulation · Freon · motor · seal
freshness
State of being unspoiled
- spoilageFood degradation process
- expirationEnd of validity
- moldForm-giving container
shelf-life · chilled · temperature · humidity · airtight · sealed · food-safety · bacteria · thawing · marinating
- kitchencabinets, counter, countertop, dishwasher, faucet
- cold thingsice, snow, ice cream, freezer, glacier
- appliancesdishwasher, dishwashers, washer, washers, dryer
- cold storagefreezer, icebox, ice chest, walk-in cooler, cooler
- conveniencesdishwasher, microwave, washing machine, air conditioning, central heating
- cooling devicesair conditioner, ceiling fan, box fan, desk fan, portable fan
- mini fridgeSmall refrigeration appliance
- fridge magnetDecorative appliance cling
- beer fridgeAppliance storing cold brews
- fridge door
- wine fridgeAppliance for storing vintages
- empty fridge