icebox

noun

ice·​box ˈīs-ˌbäks How to pronounce icebox (audio)
: refrigerator

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For the one who loves peanut butter-banana everything, this icebox pie is the best of both worlds. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 June 2026 If the shoyu peanut butter icebox pie is in the pastry case, order it, no matter the time of day. — Allecia Vermillion, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 May 2026 There are icy Martinis, shrimp cocktails and an icebox full of delights. — Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Main-season melons are larger than icebox watermelons and take longer to ripen. — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for icebox

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of icebox was in 1792

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“Icebox.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/icebox. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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