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Originally Posted by Ralphy
Why is there a “D” in fridge, but not in refrigerator?  |
Just ask AI…
**Refrigerator** comes from the Latin word *refrigerare*, meaning "to cool down." Since it was borrowed directly from Latin, it kept its original spelling without a **"d."**
- **Fridge** is a shortened, informal version of *refrigerator*, and the **"d"** was added to match similar words in English, like **"bridge"** and **"ridge."** Without the **"d,"** "frige" would look and sound unusual in English.