freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: one that freezes or keeps cool
especially : a compartment, room, or device for freezing food or keeping it frozen

Examples of freezer in a Sentence

Don't forget to put the ice cream back in the freezer.
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Once the cubes are set, sprinkle a few seeds on top, add a little more water, and place them back in the freezer for two to four weeks. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Feb. 2025 Then put it in the freezer and treat your sore muscles to a calming, chilly temperature. Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 31 Jan. 2025 Health inspectors found a carton of cigarettes on top of a cooler next to a walk-in freezer. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 31 Jan. 2025 Beans can be stored in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two months, but hold off on toppings like the radish, pico de gallo, and avocado to distribute just before serving. Yvette Zuniga Jemison, Southern Living, 24 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for freezer 

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freezer was in 1824

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“Freezer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezer. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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freezer

noun
freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: a compartment, device, or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen

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