freezer burn

noun

: light-colored spots developed in frozen foods as a result of surface evaporation and drying when inadequately wrapped or packaged

Examples of freezer burn in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web To minimize air exposure and prevent freezer burn, use airtight containers or heavy-duty freezer bags. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 Watch this video to see how to store ice cream to prevent freezer burn. Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 9 July 2024 Although the ideal way to freeze hot dogs to prevent freezer burn would be to wrap them individually in plastic wrap or aluminum foil before placing them in an airtight container, my simpler method has not caused any degradation in taste or texture. Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2024 Ice cream that has been left in the freezer for longer than two months may be inedible due to freezer burn. Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 13 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for freezer burn 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of freezer burn was in 1926

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“Freezer burn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezer%20burn. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

freezer burn

noun
: a dried-out spot on food (as meat) that has been frozen that results from improper wrapping

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