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

Affected positions included 46 skilled production operators, 43 general production associates, 13 skilled freezer operators, team leads, managers and others. —Jack Suntrup, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026

The partnership that has been turning childhood snack cakes into frozen treats since 2022 just added another product to the freezer aisle. —Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2026

Months after Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie ice cream sandwiches arrived in grocery store freezers, Hudsonville Ice Cream is rolling out yet another take on the nostalgic snack. —Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 7 Apr. 2026

Puff pastry sheets can be found in the freezer section of your local grocer. —Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 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
• tortfeasor

Kids Definition

freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər 

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