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

An electric cooler/freezer combo keeps drinks and snacks within reach during camping trips and other outdoor activities, while extensive exterior storage compartments provide space for luggage, sports equipment, or other gear. —Lennie Omalza, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Dec. 2025

Going forward, decant items into air-tight containers or store some things (like bread) in the fridge or freezer to avoid spoiling prematurely. —Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025

In a press release, General Mills recommended that consumers check their freezers for affected products, and dispose of them. —Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 24 Dec. 2025

Store in the back of the freezer, where the temperature is the most consistent. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing freezer

• freezer burn
• fridge-freezer

Rhymes for freezer

• geezer
• teaser
• ebenezer
• tortfeasor

Kids Definition

freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər 

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