Basic Details
Word: Fridge
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A large electrical appliance used for keeping food and drinks cold.
Synonyms: Refrigerator, cooler
Antonyms: Heater
Idioms and Phrases
- Keep your cool: To stay calm and composed, especially during stressful situations. Example: "Even when the exam got tough, she managed to keep her cool, just like a fridge keeps everything chill."
- Out of the fridge: To refer to someone or something that has not been used for a long time. Example: "After years in storage, we took out the old bike from the fridge and gave it a fresh coat of paint."
Usage Examples
Example 1: I opened the fridge to grab some fruit for a snack.
Example 2: It's important to keep leftovers in the fridge so they stay fresh for the next day.
Example 3: Every summer, we like to fill the fridge with ice-cold drinks to enjoy on hot days.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the first electric fridge for home use was invented in 1913? Before that, people used ice to keep their food cool!
Famous Quote
"The fridge is the heart of the kitchen; it is where family meals begin." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "fridge" mean?
a) A cooking appliance
b) A device for washing dishes
c) An appliance to keep food cold
d) A machine for baking
Answer: c) An appliance to keep food cold
2. Which of these is a synonym of "fridge"?
a) Tumble dryer
b) Refrigerator
c) Oven
d) Microwave
Answer: b) Refrigerator
3. Which sentence uses "fridge" correctly?
a) The fridge jumped around the kitchen.
b) I put the ice cream back in the fridge to keep it frozen.
c) The fridge cooked my dinner perfectly.
d) My fridge can play music.
Answer: b) I put the ice cream back in the fridge to keep it frozen.
4. Which idiom refers to remaining calm?
a) Out of the fridge
b) Keep your cool
c) In hot water
d) As cool as a cucumber
Answer: b) Keep your cool
5. What is the opposite of "fridge"?
a) Oven
b) Heater
c) Freezer
d) Toaster
Answer: b) Heater
