COOLER Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

cooler

noun

ˈkü-lər

Definition of cooler

as in penitentiary

a place of confinement for persons held in lawful custody plea-bargained to avoid spending time in the cooler

Synonyms & Similar Words

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

outside

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of cooler An Arizona Shake Shack employee is facing charges after allegedly robbing his own restaurant at gunpoint, locking two co-workers in a walk-in cooler and then returning to work in uniform just two days later. — Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The microwave and can opener were dirty, a cooler wasn’t working properly and some boxes of food were stored on the ground. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 These coolers are the best at remaining ice-cold during a long weekend of fishing or camping. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026 The pikliz container and black bean container in the walk-in cooler was cracked. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cooler

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cooler

Noun

Now locked up in a state penitentiary near San Diego on unrelated charges, Knight hasn't changed his tune.

— Sasha Pezenik, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
One of her clients has gone MIA from the state penitentiary – but how can a man go missing in prison?

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of penitentiary

Noun

Hickey now owes $33,500 in fines and restitution plus 15 days in jail.

— Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026
The federal lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal filings brought by both former employees and jail residents that have accused Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden of poor leadership, inadequate inmate care and fostering a toxic workplace.

— Amber Gaudet Updated August 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026