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- [ahys-boks]
- /ˈaɪsˌbɒks/
- /ˈaɪs.bɒks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahys-boks]
- /ˈaɪsˌbɒks/
Definitions of icebox word
- noun icebox an insulated cabinet or chest with a partition for ice, used for preserving or cooling food, beverages, etc. 1
- noun icebox Older Use. an electric or gas refrigerator. 1
- noun icebox 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. 1
- noun icebox Slang. an isolation cell in a prison. 1
- noun icebox freezer compartment 1
- countable noun icebox An icebox is the same as a refrigerator. 0
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Origin of icebox
First appearance:
before 1830 One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40; ice + box1
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Icebox
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
icebox popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
icebox usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for icebox
adj icebox
- crisp — Food that is crisp is pleasantly hard, or has a pleasantly hard surface.
- brisk — A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
- freezing — (of temperatures) approaching, at, or below the freezing point.
- breezy — If you describe someone as breezy, you mean that they behave in a casual, cheerful, and confident manner.
- icy — made of, full of, or covered with ice: icy roads.
noun icebox
- container — A container is something such as a box or bottle that is used to hold or store things in.
- refrigerant — refrigerating; cooling.
- big house — a penitentiary (usually preceded by the).
- brig — A brig is a type of ship with two masts and square sails.
- can — You use can when you are mentioning a quality or fact about something which people may make use of if they want to.
adjective icebox
- draughty — characterized by or admitting currents of air, usually uncomfortable.
- hyperboreal — Hyperborean.
Antonyms for icebox
adj icebox
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- tropical — pertaining to, characteristic of, occurring in, or inhabiting the tropics, especially the humid tropics: tropical flowers.
- responsive — responding especially readily and sympathetically to appeals, efforts, influences, etc.: a responsive government.
- welcoming — a kindly greeting or reception, as to one whose arrival gives pleasure: to give someone a warm welcome.
- temperate — moderate or self-restrained; not extreme in opinion, statement, etc.: a temperate response to an insulting challenge.
adjective icebox
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- excited — awakened
Top questions with icebox
- i got an icebox where my heart used to be?
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- how to make lemon icebox pie?
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- what are icebox cookies?
- who invented the icebox?
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