Definitions for icebox

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icebox ice·box

Spelling: [ahys-boks]

IPA: /ˈaɪsˌbɒks/

Icebox is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 17 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 19 points.

You can make 54 anagrams from letters in icebox (bceiox).

Definitions for icebox

noun

1. an insulated cabinet or chest with a partition for ice, used for preserving or cooling food, beverages, etc.
2. Older Use. an electric or gas refrigerator.
3. 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.
4. Slang. an isolation cell in a prison.

Origin of icebox

First recorded in 1830-40; ice + box¹

Examples for icebox

I have half a cold chicken in the icebox and a bottle of beer.

"Let's have the sarsaparilla," he whispered in Dot's ear, as the generous woman bustled away to the icebox.

The heat is removed by it from the inside of an icebox for instance, and put outside, which is what is wanted.

Said 'he was as cool as an icebox during the whole engagement.'

He told Thea there were a few roses left in the icebox and he would get one.

The icebox gave me a cold Jumbo bottle and I turned on our little portable set.

He stowed me away in a corner behind the icebox and in that corner I remained for the rest of the evening.

You see, even this icebox seems like a friend after my experience in the States.

The general kept a syphon in the icebox, and his wife's tea, which he loathed, gave him his excuse.

The teachers got icebox, stove, and piano from a second-hand store.