refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər 
: something that refrigerates
especially
: a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool
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During his trial, authorities accuse him of deliberately setting the fire with the intent to murder his children, testifying that the refrigerator was purposely moved to block a door and that gasoline was poured under one of the children's beds in the shape of a pentagram.
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The kitchen is equipped with a countertop induction stove, a compact refrigerator, a deep sink and USB outlets for charging small electronics.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Recipe Tips From The Southern Living Test Kitchen Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to five days in the refrigerator.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
And Missouri does the same for qualifying energy-efficient appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners (up to $1,500 per appliance, when purchased during a one-week period).
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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Randall Colburn, EW.com, 20 Feb. 2025
The kitchen is equipped with a countertop induction stove, a compact refrigerator, a deep sink and USB outlets for charging small electronics.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
Recipe Tips From The Southern Living Test Kitchen Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to five days in the refrigerator.
—Amanda Stanfield, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2025
And Missouri does the same for qualifying energy-efficient appliances, including dishwashers, refrigerators, water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners (up to $1,500 per appliance, when purchased during a one-week period).
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool
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