Synonyms of freeze-driednext
: being in a state produced by or as if by freeze-drying

Examples of freeze-dried in a Sentence

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Fresh and freeze-dried strawberries ensure that these cookies are bursting with fruit flavor. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 The combination of strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries gave this drink an amazing aroma. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026 Ripe Turkish apricots are cut into slices, freeze-dried, and packaged in resealable pouches—nothing else is added. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026 Fewer contaminants in fresh and frozen dog foods Clean Label Project purchased 79 samples of best-selling fresh and frozen dog foods, kibble and air- and freeze-dried products. Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026 There are new dragées — classic, biscuit, and freeze-dried — as well as a series of pralines and chocolate bars. Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 During the past few years, fresh, raw, or freeze-dried food have become more popular options, marketed as a healthier and more life-sustaining option for pets than traditional kibble. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 26 Dec. 2025 The slurry was freeze-dried and brought up to 950 °C for an hour to decompose. Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 22 Oct. 2025 The healthiest chips are baked, air-fried, dehydrated, or freeze-dried. Lauren O'Connor, Health, 20 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1946, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freeze-dried was in 1946

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“Freeze-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeze-dried. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.

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