cooler
- 01 A2 Elementary
an insulated box or bin used with ice to keep food and drinks cold.
a portable insulated container designed to maintain a low internal temperature for perishables or beverages.
Simple“We packed the cooler with sandwiches and cold sodas for our trip to the beach.”
In context“The campers relied on a high-performance cooler to keep their meat and dairy products fresh during the three-day trek through the national park.”
- 02 C1 Advanced
a slang word for a prison or a jail cell.
a slang term for a place of incarceration or a solitary confinement cell.
Simple“The thief spent a few nights in the cooler after he was caught.”
In context“In many classic crime films, the protagonist is threatened with a long stretch in the cooler if they refuse to cooperate with the authorities.”
- 03 B1 Intermediate
a cold drink made by mixing alcohol with fruit juice or soda.
a chilled beverage consisting of wine or spirits blended with fruit juice or carbonated mixers.
Simple“She ordered a peach wine cooler to enjoy on the patio.”
In context“The bar offers a variety of fruit-based coolers that are particularly popular during the humid summer months.”
Synonymsspritzermixed drink - 04 C2 Proficiency
a situation in poker where you lose a lot of money despite having a very strong hand.
a hand in which a player holds a very strong set of cards but loses to an even stronger hand, typically resulting in a significant loss of chips.
Simple“Losing with three of a kind against a straight was a total cooler.”
In context“The professional player maintained his composure despite the cooler, recognizing that his statistical advantage had simply been overcome by a rare card combination.”
Synonymsbad beat
Usage cooler air · cooler conditions
From cool + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.