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

The linens are Parachute, the bath products are Le Labo, and the kitchens come with full-size Smeg refrigerators. —Emily Wilson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025

The Family Hub refrigerator—which will set back buyers at least $1,799—is a smart appliance featuring a touchscreen display with applications for household task management and entertainment. —Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2025

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. —Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025

Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 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