Deepfreeze

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Deep·freeze | \ ˈdēp-ˌfrēz

Definition of Deepfreeze

(Entry 1 of 3)

—used for a freezer for food storage

deep-freeze

verb

\ ˈdēp-ˈfrēz

deep-froze\ -ˈfrōz \; deep-frozen\ -ˈfrō-zᵊn \

Definition of deep-freeze (Entry 2 of 3)

transitive verb

1 : quick-freeze

2 : to store in a frozen state

deep freeze

noun

\ ˈdēp-ˌfrēz

Definition of deep freeze (Entry 3 of 3)

1 : cold storage sense 2 a bill … in deep freeze awaiting a new congress — Newsweek

2 : intense cold

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Examples of Deepfreeze in a Sentence

Noun

This part of the world experienced a deep freeze for several thousand years. a period of deep freeze

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

The model was seen out and about in New York City last night dressed for the deep freeze in a mammoth black puffer coat, black sweatpants, and black Uggs to fit her incognito model-off-duty vibe. — Liana Satenstein, Vogue, "Gigi Hadid Steps Out in the Stealth Ugg Boot," 8 Mar. 2019 From freight rails to frostbite, a deep freeze can mean deep trouble for a city — and a species — built to operate at more temperate temperatures. — Steve Hendrix, Washington Post, "‘Not built for this’: What fails in the extreme cold? Just about everything.," 4 Jan. 2018 Strangely, this unusual warmth in Siberia could trigger a chain of events resulting in deep freeze over central and eastern North America. — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, "The temperature in Siberia rose 100 degrees. The northern U.S. may pay a frigid price.," 31 Jan. 2018 The issue put relations between the two countries in a deep freeze during the Argentine presidencies of Nestor Kirchner and Cristina Kirchner between 2003 and 2015. — Tim Ross, Bloomberg.com, "U.K.'s Boris Johnson Seeks to Woo Latin America for Brexit Trade," 20 May 2018 As Michigan endures a deep freeze, with wind chills hitting double digits below zero this morning, our Great Lakes are facing an abnormal rate of ice coverage just several days into the new year. — Brian Manzullo, Detroit Free Press, "The Great Lakes are already 22% covered in ice. On this day last year, it was 3%.," 5 Jan. 2018 With Turkey’s bid for EU membership in the deep freeze, Erdogan has been cozying up to a leader who’s perfected the art of one-man rule – Vladimir Putin. — James Hertling, Bloomberg.com, "Erdogan - the World’s Newest Strongman," 25 June 2018 Weather around Charlotte will be wet, windy and warm Friday, with a deep freeze just a day away. — Al Conklin, Wbtv, charlotteobserver, "Friday weather will be stormy and wet as deep freeze returns | Charlotte Observer," 12 Jan. 2018 Friday’s expected high of 58 degrees with a high possibility of rain will be a stark contrast to last week’s deep freeze. — Joseph A. Gambardello, Philly.com, "Thaw begins after ice delays school openings, disrupts morning commute," 9 Jan. 2018

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