refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər 

: something that refrigerates

especially : a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool

Examples of refrigerator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Once opened, maple syrup should be stored in the refrigerator to prevent mold growth and flavor degradation. —Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025

Save leftover tomato water in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 days and use in other rounds of martinis, combine with a light beer and a little hot sauce over ice, or use in place of water in lemonade. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025

Cool, cover, and store in refrigerator; reheat before serving.) While beans cook, prepare the Garlicky Greens: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. —Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025

The sauce can be prepared up to 2 days in advance and stored airtight in the refrigerator. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing refrigerator

• refrigerator magnet

Rhymes for refrigerator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator

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Kids Definition

refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər 

: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool