cooler

1 of 2

noun

cool·​er ˈkü-lər 

1

: one that cools: such as

a

: a container for cooling liquids

b

: refrigerator

2

: lockup, jail

especially : a cell for violent or unmanageable prisoners

3

: an iced drink usually with an alcoholic beverage as a base

cooler

2 of 2

comparative of cool entry 1

Synonyms of cooler

Noun

• penitentiary
• jail
• prison

Examples of cooler in a Sentence

Noun

The sodas are in the cooler.

plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Friday will be very similar to today but slightly cooler in the morning (mid-40s). — Ron Smiley, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

Nieman also described how the district is using nearly 200 spot coolers at a cost of $550 per unit per week. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

The oversized beach wheels performed much better in sand with loads weighing about half that, and should be excellent for families carrying a cooler, snacks, beach umbrella, toddler, and toys for a day at the beach. — Thomas Ricker, The Verge, 6 Oct. 2026

Live roaches were discovered behind the cove base under the hand sink and nymphs at the display cooler next to the meat prep entrance. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun

cool entry 2 + -er entry 2

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1550, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing cooler

• cooler heads prevail
• evaporative cooler
• the cooler
• wine cooler

Rhymes for cooler

• ruler
• schooler
• schuller
• preschooler
• vestibular

Kids Definition

cooler

noun

cool·​er ˈkü-lər 

: a container for keeping food or drink cool