thùng giữ lạnh
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: hộp lạnh
Meaning · English
cool box
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bia để trong thùng giữ lạnh rồi.The beer is already in the cool box.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: “Hộp lạnh” is a literal translation; “thùng giữ lạnh” or “thùng đá” is more idiomatic. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “thùng giữ lạnh” mean?
cool box
Is “thùng giữ lạnh” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.