The English language is full of oddities and inconsistencies that don't always make sense and periodically result in unusual spellings or pronunciations. While this can make English a difficult language to learn, even those who are fluent may find themselves searching for answers every now and then or relying on spellcheck for assistance. The appliance world is no exception when it comes to these spelling anomalies, and if you've ever wondered why is there a "d" in "fridge" but not in "refrigerator", you're not alone. The team of skilled professionals at Mr. Appliance® is pleased to provide you with an explanation for this and many other eccentricities associated with the English language
refrigerator
It is an abbreviation of the word "Refrigerator". The extra "d" most likely was inserted to clarify its pronunciation. (Fridge vs Frige)
The correct spelling is refrigerator.
fridge
fridges or fridge's if possessive i.e. (The fridge's contents were old.)
A refrigerator is commonly shortened to "Fridge" in Britain.
The fridge valve in a refrigerator system controls the flow of refrigerant between the evaporator and condenser coils, helping to regulate the temperature inside the fridge.
He was known as "The Refrigerator" or abbreviated "The Fridge".
Same thing. Fridge is a slang word.
Fridge is now used as a short term for refrigerator. But now with words having double meanings, fridge is a term used for people who have never been french kissed.
in the fridge
thomas Moore invented the fridge freezer and refrigerator