Definition of Deepfreeze
—used for a freezer for food storage
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Definition of deep-freeze
First Known Use of deep-freeze
1943
noun
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ˈdēp-ˌfrēz
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Definition of deep freeze
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: cold storage 2
- a bill … in deep freeze awaiting a new congress
- —Newsweek
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: intense cold
Examples of deep freeze in a Sentence
This part of the world experienced a deep freeze for several thousand years.
a period of deep freeze
Recent Examples of deep freeze from the Web
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Since then, Swiss-EU relations have gone into the deep freeze and new agreements put on hold.
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During the ceremonies, Pence and the North Korean delegation sat near one another in the stands but did not shake hands or publicly acknowledge each other, suggesting the deep freeze in relations was holding.
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Unusually cold weather has gripped much of Europe, with predictions that the deep freeze will continue for the coming days.
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But there are signs that the deep freeze for superheroes is thawing.
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The weekend should be warmer than the deep freeze that was this past week.
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The wintry mix of ice and snow hardened in the overnight deep freeze, shutting down Interstate 10 and several other major highways and thoroughfares.
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Consider this a perfect antidote to the deep freeze that's taken over the U.S.
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Indianapolis Fire Department Chief Ernest Malone urges area residents to ensure neighbors and relatives are safe, warm and hydrated during the deep freeze.
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First Known Use of deep freeze
1948
deep freeze Synonyms
Synonyms
abeyance, cold storage, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, quiescence, suspense, suspension;
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Related Words
inaction, inertia, inertness, motionlessness;
coma, hibernation, hypnosis, repose, rest, sleep, slumber, torpor;
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