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: an iced drink usually with an alcoholic beverage as a base
Examples of cooler in a Sentence
The sodas are in the cooler.
plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler
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There are little touches, too – like the pretty wooden coolers scattered across the course that hold cool, yummy Uncrustables inside.
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The cold front that was responsible for much of this week’s severe weather will make its way to the East Coast Wednesday and usher in a cooler, calmer weather pattern for much of the US.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The Entertainment Room by Studio Joshua features statement lighting by Los Angeles designer Jason Koharik, an 11 Ravens custom billiards table and a Champagne cooler built into the marble bar.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
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Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
The cold front that was responsible for much of this week’s severe weather will make its way to the East Coast Wednesday and usher in a cooler, calmer weather pattern for much of the US.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2026
While there is no question that KU Med is at fault for failing to disinfect the heater-cooler devices, Johnson said, LivaNova should have ensured that the hospital was strictly following its instructions for use, which would have reduced the risk of bacteria spreading.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
The Entertainment Room by Studio Joshua features statement lighting by Los Angeles designer Jason Koharik, an 11 Ravens custom billiards table and a Champagne cooler built into the marble bar.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for cooler
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“Cooler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cooler. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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cooler
noun
cool·er
ˈkü-lər 
: a container for keeping food or drink cool
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