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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To freeze raw cabbage, cut into slices or chunks as desired, then freeze in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container for up to two months. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026 Stocking your freezer with small, nutritious meals and snacks can make eating feel more manageable as well. Stephanie Brown, PEOPLE, 20 Jan. 2026 The theory is that the cold temperatures will kill bacteria or odors, but home freezers aren’t cold enough for this to work, says Richardson. Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026 Served straight out of a freezer, the low temperature mellows the proof and the chilling highlights the inherent complexity of the whiskey. Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 16 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 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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