Fridge or refrigerator

A fridge is just short for the word refrigerator and we can use both of these terms interchangeably. Most dictionaries such as the oxford dictionary define fridge as a slang term for refrigerator. So depending on the use fridge vs refrigerator are pretty much the same.

1. Is there a difference between fridge and refrigerator?
2. Why refrigerator is called fridge?
3. Do Americans call a refrigerator a fridge?
4. Why does fridge have AD and refrigerator doesn t?

Is there a difference between fridge and refrigerator?

Fridge is just a smaller name for a refrigerator that is a cooling device used in households all over the world. Though fridge can be referred to as slang and a casual word, it has become so popular that more people make use of this word than those who take pains to call out refrigerator which is a rather long word.

Why refrigerator is called fridge?

The principal historical dictionary of the English language describes fridge as “a colloquial abbreviation for refrigerator,” and says that the “frig” spelling was likely influenced by the brand name Frigidaire.

Do Americans call a refrigerator a fridge?

In the U.S., fridge is used in common use. ... If we say "refrigerator," it's because it's cheap.

Why does fridge have AD and refrigerator doesn t?

As a general rule, a G at the end of a word sounds like the G in flag and hog. Anywhere else in a word, it can sound like either gesture or forget. The G in refrigerator follows this rule. If we shortened refrigerator to fridge we're left with F-R-I-G.