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.
Recent Examples on the Web Pop it in the freezer for a couple of hours before sliding the soft gel design over your head. Sarah Garone, Parents, 28 Apr. 2024 The most complicated part about this recipe is the few minutes of prep before getting this delicious sorbet in the freezer. Nik Pugmire, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Apr. 2024 Once authorities obtained and executed a search warrant, the firearms were discovered in the freezer. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2024 An ice machine had black and brown residue buildup, according to the report, and food items were stored in the freezer without lids. Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 19 Apr. 2024 Chocolate chip cookie recipe Store your chocolate chip cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 18 Apr. 2024 Now, he's accused of gunning down a 44-year-old rival named Collin Small in a Bronx apartment, then chopping up his remains and hiding them in multiple locations, including a storage bin and a freezer. Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024 Get The Recipe 15 of 42 Homestyle Ground Beef Casserole This super-cozy ground beef casserole can be made up to one month in advance and kept in the freezer for your busiest nights. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2024 Raw chicken and beef were planted on the walk-in freezer floor. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2024

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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 1 May. 2024.

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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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