chiller

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noun

chill·​er ˈchi-lər How to pronounce chiller (audio)
1
: one that chills
2
: an eerie or frightening story of murder, violence, or the supernatural

chiller

2 of 2

comparative of chill entry 2

Examples of chiller in a Sentence

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Noun
That applies no less to West’s latest psychosexual chiller. David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 June 2024 There's plenty of nun horror and a jaw-droppingly gonzo finale, but feminist undertones and a timely take on religion bring depth and relevance to a demonically effective chiller. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 5 June 2024 Stainless appliances also include a wine fridge, a separate beverage chiller and a subzero refrigerator-freezer. Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 25 Feb. 2024 These are the best chillers on Hulu right now, updated monthly. Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for chiller 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1798, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chiller was in 1798

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“Chiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chiller. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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