refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: something that refrigerates
especially : a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool

Examples of refrigerator in a Sentence

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Store it properly in the refrigerator and cook your broccoli as soon as possible. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Oct. 2025 The materials are refrigerator-safe to keep things chilled until serving, while the sealing gasket preserves freshness. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 The good news is that cleaning your refrigerator coils is a quick and straightforward task that can keep your appliance running smoothly for as long as possible. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2025 Cracker Barrel Thanksgiving Heat & Serve to-go menu Cracker Barrel's convenient Heat & Serve options provide a complete homestyle Thanksgiving turkey meal for any size gathering that can be picked up in advance of the holiday and stored in the refrigerator. Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refrigerator

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of refrigerator was in 1611

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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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refrigerator

noun
re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool

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