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Why the name Fridge used for Refrigerators?

Updated: 9/14/2023
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Haneefamkattil

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I believe people started using "fridge" for refrigerators because of the popular brand "Fridgedair"... like when people use "Kleenex" when they really mean facial tissue. It's a popular brand of that particular item, and everyone knows what you want when you ask for a kleenex

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