01 n. That which cools, or abates heat or excitement.
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That which cools, or abates heat or excitement.“If acid things were used only as coolers, they would not be so proper in this case.” — Arbuthnot.
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2.
Anything in or by which liquids or other things are cooled, as an ice chest, a vessel for ice water, etc.
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3.
An alcoholic beverage containing liquor or wine plus a carbonated beverage, usually served with ice.
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4.
jail; -- usually used in the form the cooler.[slang]
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5.
an air conditioner.