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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Wrap the meat tightly in plastic wrap or put it in a ziplock freezer bag and push out as much air as possible. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 Place the dish in the freezer for about an hour. Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026 This four-piece ice cube tray is a big space-saver in the freezer; all four trays stack on top of each other to maximize room. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026 Inspectors noted about 10 dead drain flies in ice buildup on the walls of a freezer. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026 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 29 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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