B1nouninformalhomefood
US/frɪdʒ/
UK/frɪdʒ/
a machine for keeping food and drinks cold; short for refrigerator
In context
There's some leftover pizza in the fridge if you're hungry.
Don't forget to put the milk back in the fridge.
Our old fridge makes a strange noise at night.
Words that go with fridge
noun + preposition
- in the fridgeKeep the cake in the fridge.
noun + noun
- fridge doorShe sticks photos on the fridge door.
- fridge magnetI collect fridge magnets from every country.
verb + noun
- fill the fridgeWe filled the fridge before the holidays.
adjective + noun
- empty fridgeI came home to an empty fridge.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Put it in the ice box.Correct: Put it in the fridge.