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

Examples of refrigerator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Put the carton in the back of the refrigerator, which is typically cooler than the front of the fridge. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 2 Sep. 2025

From a logistics perspective, Poseidon is around the size of a refrigerator and is installed directly on the deck of a fishing boat with minimal disruption to the normal workflow. —Akiko Katayama, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025

Recipe Tips For Creamy Chicken And Rice Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. —Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025

Mini Frame Magnets Cute, practical, and oh-so nostalgic, mini frame magnets turn your refrigerator into an unexpected decor moment. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing refrigerator

• refrigerator magnet

Rhymes for refrigerator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator

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Kids Definition

refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər 

: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool