esky

English

Etymology

From Esky (“brand name”), a brand name originally owned by Malley's Ltd, of Sydney, Australia, from 1952; since genericised. Apparently derived from eskimo.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ɛsˈkiː/
Audio (AU) (file)

Noun

esky (plural eskies)

(Australia) An insulated picnic cooler, using ice or refrigerated blocks to keep food and drinks cool.

Synonyms

(insulated cooler): car fridge, chilly bin (NZ), cool box, cooler (US), icebox

Anagrams

Keys, Skye, keys, kyes, skye, syke, yesk

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