There are two pounds of butter in the icebox.
Source: tatoeba (326080)
Icebox
Synonyms for "icebox" (14 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (3)
Noun(3 words)
Strong matches (4)
Related words (7)
Noun(6 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: refrigerator, chilly bin, cool box, coolbox, cooler.
- Sentence evidence is available for icebox, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, wiktionary, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "icebox".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "icebox"
Keep "icebox" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "icebox" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "icebox", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "icebox" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
6 entriesMore specific
5 entriescompact fridgecooling boxice chestmini fridgeportable fridge
Collocations
5 entriesicebox contentsicebox dooricebox shelficebox temperatureold icebox
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
2 entriesTranslations
11 translations across 9 languages.
Finnish
1 entries- pakastelokero noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
French
2 entries- compartiment à glaçons noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
- congélateur noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Greek
1 entries- χύξη noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Italian
2 entries- congelatore noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
- freezer noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Māori
1 entries- pākatio noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Polish
1 entries- zamrażarka noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Russian
1 entries- морози́лка noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Swedish
1 entries- frysfack noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Turkish
1 entries- buzluk noun (compartment of a refrigerator used as a freezer)
Sample sentences
5 total sentences available.
Tom and Mary have an icebox.
Source: tatoeba (8502518)
I moved here from the icebox of the upper Midwest.
Source: wiktionary
‘The sister ran after them and brought them back and had Owen heaved into the icebox.’
Source: wiktionary
Showing 4 of 5 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "icebox"?
Closest matches include refrigerator, chilly bin, cool box, coolbox, cooler.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "icebox"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.