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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Just pop the sleeve in the freezer for a couple of hours and let the icy magic do its work on your thumb and wrist, wrist and foot or knee. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 The company also notes the van will include a 60-L water supply, water heater and 80-L fridge/freezer. New Atlas, 12 Apr. 2026 The employee bathroom did not have soap or a toilet seat, and two freezers were not cold enough. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2026 After grinding, store the flaxseed meal in the freezer to help preserve its omega-3 fats. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezer

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Apr. 2026.

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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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