"Reefer" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Reefer" Meaning

A reefer typically refers to:

1. A refrigerator: a machine for cooling and preserving food by the use of refrigeration.
2. A person who smokes marijuana, often using a marijuana cigarette: a slang term that originated from the resemblance of marijuana joints to a short, hand-rolled cigar, often used in informal contexts.

Informal context:

The term is derived from the fact that marijuana cigarettes were often sold in small brown paper packages, resembling a reefer shipment (sea freight).

Note: The second definition is considered informal.

"Reefer" Examples

5 Examples of "Reefer"

As Noun

1. The term "reefer" typically refers to a refrigerated shipping container or a person who smokes cannabis.
2. Last week, we utilized a reefer to transport our perishable goods to the new store.