reefer

1 of 3

noun (1)

reef·​er ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
1
: one that reefs
2
: a close-fitting usually double-breasted jacket or coat of thick cloth

reefer

2 of 3

noun (2)

ree·​fer ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
1
: refrigerator
2
: a refrigerator car, truck, trailer, or ship

reefer

3 of 3

noun (3)

ree·​fer ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
: marijuana sense 2
also : a marijuana cigarette

Examples of reefer in a Sentence

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Noun
Pure Elevations Canna-Spa in Denver is a first-of-its-kind concept in Colorado that specializes in reefer and relaxation. — Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2025

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

by shortening & alteration

Noun (3)

probably modification of Mexican Spanish grifa

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1800, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1911, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Noun (3)

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reefer was in 1800

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“Reefer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reefer. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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reefer

1 of 2 noun
reef·​er ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
1
: one that reefs
2
: a close-fitting jacket of thick cloth

reefer

2 of 2 noun
: a marijuana cigarette

Medical Definition

reefer

noun
reef·​er ˈrē-fər How to pronounce reefer (audio)
: a marijuana cigarette
also : marijuana sense 1

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