Esky

Pronunciation: /ˈɛski/

Definitions of esky

noun a portable insulated container used for keeping food and drinks cool

Example Sentences

A1 I packed my lunch in an esky to keep it cool.

A2 During the picnic, we stored the drinks in the esky to keep them cold.

B1 The campers brought an esky full of ice to keep their food fresh during the trip.

B2 The fishermen used an esky to store their catch until they got back to shore.

C1 The research team brought an esky with them to transport the samples safely.

C2 The expedition team relied on the esky to preserve their food supplies in the harsh conditions.

Examples of esky in a Sentence

formal The outdoor enthusiasts packed their esky with cold drinks and snacks for the hiking trip.

informal Don't forget to grab the esky before we head to the beach.

slang I'll grab a couple of cold ones from the esky for the road trip.

figurative Her heart felt like an esky, cold and closed off from everyone.

Grammatical Forms of esky

• past tense: eskied
• plural: eskies
• comparative: eskier
• superlative: eskiest
• present tense: esky
• future tense: will esky
• perfect tense: have eskied
• continuous tense: is eskiing
• singular: esky
• positive degree: esky
• infinitive: to esky
• gerund: eskiing
• participle: eskying

Origin and Evolution of esky

First Known Use: 1940 year

Language of Origin: Australian English

Story behind the word: The word 'esky' originates from Australia, where it is used to refer to a portable insulated container for keeping food and drinks cold.

Evolution of the word: The term 'esky' has become synonymous with portable coolers in Australia and is widely used in the country. It has also gained recognition in other English-speaking countries as a unique Australian term for a cooler box.