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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Simply place the slippers in a zip-lock bag and put them in the freezer for a few hours, then slip them on your feet for a healthy dose of refreshing comfort. Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 2025 Order ahead and store your tamales in the freezer. Sacbee.com, 11 Dec. 2025 So take this as your warning to grab more than one package, so that maybe one of them can actually make it into your freezer. Katherine Polcari, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2025 Best Buy Best Buy is offering discounts on items like refrigerators, dishwashers, freezers, icemakers and microwaves. Marina Johnson, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025 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 16 Dec. 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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