freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər 

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The facility was forced to close for several days due to a fire in the walk-in freezer and resulting chemical contamination from the extinguishers. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026

Each passenger is allowed one five-gallon bucket, and some of them catch squid for food while others use the trip to stock up their bait freezers. — Matthew Every, Outdoor Life, 8 July 2026

This is well-stocked and suitable for serious cooking, with a sink, an oven and induction cooktop, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, and even a dishwasher, which is a rare luxury in a tiny house. — Adam Williams july 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

Once the scallions are frozen firm, transfer them to a freezer-safe bag. — Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing freezer

• freezer burn
• fridge-freezer

Rhymes for freezer

• geezer
• teaser
• ebenezer

Kids Definition

freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər 

: a compartment, device, or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen