freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: one that freezes or keeps cool
especially : a compartment, room, or device for freezing food or keeping it frozen

Examples of freezer in a Sentence

Don't forget to put the ice cream back in the freezer.
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For large offshore freezer boats operating in the Gulf, a single 30-day trip can require between 9,000 and 12,000 gallons of diesel. Drew Hawkins, NPR, 26 May 2026 How Long Hummus Lasts in the Freezer While many frozen foods can last in the freezer for six months to a year, hummus is best enjoyed sooner. Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 25 May 2026 There’s no better excuse than a dead freezer to demolish your ice cream supply. Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 May 2026 Most casseroles can last about three to six months in the freezer. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezer

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freezer was in 1824

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“Freezer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezer. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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freezer

noun
freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: a compartment, device, or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen

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