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chiller

|chil-ler|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈtʃɪlər/

🇬🇧

/ˈtʃɪlə/

cooling device or thrilling story

Etymology
Etymology Information

'chiller' originates from the Old English word 'ciele,' which meant 'coldness.'

Historical Evolution

'ciele' transformed into the Middle English word 'chill,' and eventually became the modern English word 'chiller.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'coldness,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'cooling device' and 'thrilling story.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a device or machine that cools or chills, often used in industrial or commercial settings.

The factory installed a new chiller to improve the cooling process.

Synonyms

Noun 2

a story or movie designed to thrill or scare the audience.

The new horror movie is a real chiller.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45