The word "cooler" is spelled as /ˈkuːlər/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced like "kool", with a long vowel sound represented by the symbol /uː/. The second syllable is pronounced as "uhr", with a short vowel sound represented by the symbol /ə/. The spelling of the word "cooler" accurately reflects this pronunciation. As an alternative spelling, some may use "kooler" to emphasize the long vowel sound in the first syllable.
Cooler
Noun
1. A device or compartment that cools, refrigerates, or keeps items cold, typically used for preserving food and beverages.
2. An insulated container, often made of metal or plastic, used to store and transport chilled goods, usually on picnics, camping trips, or outings.
3. A person responsible for maintaining order or discipline, particularly in a social gathering, event, or establishment. They ensure adherence to rules and prevent unruly behavior.
4. A prison or correctional facility, where convicts are confined for a particular period as punishment.
5. Informally, a slang term for prison or jail.
6. Slang term for a person considered to be uncool, uninteresting, or lacking in enthusiasm or excitement. It is often used to describe someone who is boring or seemingly unfashionable.
7. In the game of poker, the act of replacing some cards in the hand with others dealt from the deck during the draw phase.
8. A device or mechanism used to cool the engine of a vehicle, such as a radiator or cooling system. This helps prevent overheating and keeps the engine in optimal condition.
9. In slang and informal contexts, a term for an alcoholic beverage, especially beer or liquor, that is refreshing or appealing when consumed cold.
Adjective
10. Comparative form of cool.
• Less hot.
• That which cools; a vessel in which liquors are cooled.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "cooler" has a somewhat complex etymology. It ultimately derives from the Old English word "col", meaning cold. It entered Middle English as "koler" or "coler", still meaning cold or chilly. Over time, the spelling evolved to "coolour" and eventually "cooler". The Middle English term "cooler" originally referred to a container, often a barrel, used to cool or chill things. In the 19th century, it acquired the sense of a cell or room where prisoners were confined, which was typically damp and cool. The modern usage of "cooler" to refer to a refrigerated appliance or device for keeping food and drinks cold dates back to the late 19th century.