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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Dead insects were found in one of the freezers, salami and Lunchables were held at an unsafe temperature, and boxes of chips were stored on the floor. Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Feb. 2026 Freeze, uncovered, on baking sheet until solid, then transfer to a large resealable plastic freezer bag. Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Feb. 2026 Most casseroles can last about three to six months in the freezer. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Feb. 2026 Confinement of some detainees in a freezer. Miami Herald, 31 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 4 Feb. 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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