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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
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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1926, in the meaning defined above
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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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