cooler

• Adjektiv, das etwas als ausgezeichnet, modisch oder beeindruckend beschreibt; umgangssprachlich auch für ruhig, gelassen oder lässig.

An adjective used to describe something as excellent, fashionable, or impressive.

1. Moderately coldA1formal

   Of or at a fairly low temperature, but not cold enough to be unpleasant.

   Kühl

   • The water in the lake was cool and refreshing.
   • A cool breeze blew through the open window.
   • Store the wine in a cool, dark place.

   Synonymebriskchillycrispfreshnippy

   Antonymehottepidwarm

2. Fashionable or excellentA1informal

   Used to express approval or admiration; very good, stylish, or impressive.

   Cool

   • That's a really cool jacket you're wearing.
   • It was cool to meet my favorite singer.
   • He thinks he's so cool with his new car.

   Synonymeawesomechicdopeexcellentfashionablegroovyhipradstylishtrendy

   Antonymelameoutdateduncoolunfashionable

3. Calm and composedB1informal

   Not excited, nervous, or upset; able to stay calm in a difficult situation.

   Gelassen und gefasst

   • She remained cool during the emergency.
   • Keep cool and don't let them provoke you.
   • He's a cool customer under pressure.

   Synonymecalmcollectedcomposedimperturbablelevel-headedphlegmaticself-possessedserenetranquilunflappableunperturbedunruffled

   Antonymeagitatedanxiousdistraughtexcitableflusterednervousupset

4. Unenthusiastic or unfriendlyB2formal

   Showing a lack of warmth, enthusiasm, or friendliness.

   Kühl

   • She gave him a cool reception after the argument.
   • His response was cool and distant.
   • The audience was cool towards the new performer.

   Synonymealoofcolddetacheddistantindifferentreservedstandoffishunenthusiasticunfriendly

   Antonymecordialenthusiasticfriendlygraciouswarm

• Substantiv mit mehreren Bedeutungen: ein Behälter oder Gerät zum Kühlen von Flüssigkeiten oder zum Kalthalten; ein Mischgetränk, meist aus Wein und Fruchtsaft; oder eine Zelle zur Unterbringung aufsässiger Gefangener.

A noun with multiple meanings: a container or device for cooling liquids or keeping them cold; a mixed drink, typically made with wine and fruit juice; or a cell for holding violent prisoners.

1. Refrigerator for cooling liquidsA2informal

   A container or device used to keep drinks or other items cold, often portable.

   Kühlbehälter für Getränke

   • We packed the cooler with soda and sandwiches for the picnic.
   • He grabbed a beer from the cooler.
   • The cooler kept the drinks ice-cold all afternoon.

   Synonymeice chesticebox

   Antonymewarmer

2. Iced drinkB1informal

   A chilled beverage, often made with white wine and fruit juice.

   Erfrischungsgetränk

   • She ordered a wine cooler at the bar.
   • The fruit cooler was refreshing on a hot day.
   • They served coolers at the summer party.

   Synonymewine cooler

3. Prison cell for violent prisonersB2informalamerican

   A secure, isolated cell in a prison used to detain violent or disruptive inmates.

   Arrestzelle im Gefängnis

   • The inmate was thrown into the cooler after the fight.
   • He spent a night in the cooler for attacking a guard.
   • The cooler is reserved for the most dangerous prisoners.

   Synonymedetention cellholesolitary