refrigeratorfulとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

refrigeratorful (複数形 refrigeratorfuls)

1. Enough to fill a refrigerator.
   • 1916 March 19, “Fort Meade Paving Is to Be Over Two Streets; Bonding Election to Increase Length; Splendid Showing Made On Irrigated Farms—Schneidman’s Home Burns”, in The Tampa Sunday Tribune, 23rd year, number 12, Tampa, Fla., section “How to Live in Florida”, page one B:

     And still the strawberries continue to be shipped from this point by the refrigeratorfuls—a good sign that the berries are still bearing well, despite the extremely dry weather and the cold snaps.

   • 1974, Robert B. Taylor, “Questions and Answers”, in Doctor Taylor’s Guide to Healthy Skin for All Ages, New Rochelle, N.Y.: Arlington House Publishers, →ISBN, section “How About Makeup?”, page 186:

     Sure, here’s a whole refrigeratorful of natural beauty products.

   • 2009, Nigella Lawson, “Come on Over…: Stress-free Suppers”, in Nigella Christmas: Food, Family, Friends, Festivities, New York, N.Y.: Hyperion, →ISBN, page 84:

     It is perfect with ribs as here, but I love it, too, with some sizzled bacon (in which case no need to add bacon to the salad) or to jazz up a refrigeratorful of cold cuts.