freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: 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.
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It was decided that the chocolates would be put in the freezer. Max Norman, New Yorker, 27 June 2025 Store leftover pie, covered, in freezer for up to 1 week. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 22 June 2025 Following the killing, Hendricks handed an officer a box with the deceased cat inside, after having reportedly stored it in his freezer, according to the press release. Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025 The kitchen, meanwhile, fits in a large fridge/freezer, a sink, an induction cooktop, and space for more appliances, plus cabinetry. New Atlas, 19 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for freezer

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freezer was in 1824

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“Freezer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezer. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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freezer

noun
freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: a compartment, device, or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen

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