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

School spokeswoman Chelsea Whittington said the school district was also in partnership with the city of Gary and the Gary YWCA to donate food stored in the freezers at schools to the YWCA. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

Meanwhile in Broward County, a restaurant had two dozen live roaches inside the dishwasher, under a food warmer and chest freezer, and crawling on a wall. — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

If you are bitten by a tick, experts recommend saving the tick in the freezer if possible. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026

Shoppers in Texas and Florida are being asked to check their freezers for beef imported from Argentina that is now being recalled by federal officials. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 11 Aug. 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