COOLER Definition & Meaning

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cooler

[ koo-ler ]

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noun

a container or apparatus, as an insulated chest, in which something may be cooled or kept cool.
anything that cools or makes cool; refrigerant.
an air conditioner.
a tall drink, consisting of liquor, soda, and a fruit garnish.
water cooler.
the cooler, Slang. jail:
He was in the cooler for three months for petty theft.
Ice Hockey Slang. penalty box.

cooler

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noun

a container, vessel, or apparatus for cooling, such as a heat exchanger
a slang word for prison
a drink consisting of wine, fruit juice, and carbonated water

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of cooler¹

First recorded in 1565–75; cool + -er ¹

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An upper-level trough will ensure California sees cooler than normal temperatures until at least the middle of May, according to Scott Handel, a forecaster at the federal Climate Prediction Center.

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For Sunday and the bank holiday on Monday it's looking similar, but cooler.

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Much of the UK basked in heat well above the average for the time of year, though conditions were cooler in Scotland and Northern Ireland.

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This will sweep southwards, introducing cooler air from the polar regions.

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However, for Scotland and Northern Ireland, it will turn cooler with some cloud and showers.

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