Translations for icebox in the English»French Dictionary (Go to French»English)

icebox [Brit ˈʌɪsbɒks, Am ˈaɪsˌbɑks] N

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1. icebox Brit (freezer compartment):

icebox

compartiment m à glace

icebox

2. icebox Am (fridge):

icebox

réfrigérateur m

3. icebox (cool box):

icebox

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icebox N

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1. icebox (chilled box):

icebox

2. icebox Brit (freezer in fridge):

icebox

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Harvesting ice to supply iceboxes was a major industry in the area for many years. en.wikipedia.org

Butter and milk were kept in a pit in the yard until they later acquired an icebox. en.wikipedia.org

However, because of the prevalence of the icebox in recent human history, the name icebox is still used colloquially for the modern home refrigerator by older persons in some regions. en.wikipedia.org

With the advent of iceboxes, ice could last for about a week, keeping food fresh. en.wikipedia.org

This icebox on wheels was a limited success in that it was only able to function in cold weather. en.wikipedia.org

The government furnished power, water, coal for cooking, ice for iceboxes, lawn care, groundskeeping, garbage disposal, and, for bachelors only, maid service. en.wikipedia.org

Most municipally consumed ice was harvested in winter from snow-packed areas or frozen lakes, stored in ice houses, and delivered domestically as iceboxes became more common. en.wikipedia.org

These non-traditional wines are sometimes referred to as icebox wines. en.wikipedia.org

An alternative layout would allow for two full-length settees and two quarter berths with the galley above the port side and the use of a portable icebox. en.wikipedia.org

Many of the details inside the house are still intact, including the original icebox. en.wikipedia.org

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