chiller

1 of 2

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
For an afternoon chiller pair juicy watermelon with salty feta and fresh mint leaves that perfectly captures a Mediterranean summer vibe. Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026 Raising chiller temperatures by just one degree can cut cooling energy costs by about 4%, Nvidia said. April Roach, CNBC, 29 June 2026 The approach greatly reduces the need for energy-intensive chillers and cooling infrastructure. Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026 Cooling systems often include air handling units, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and, increasingly, liquid-cooling equipment. Sven Bilén, The Conversation, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for chiller

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 5 Jul. 2026.

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