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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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Hunters can access disease testing at taxidermists who have partnered with the state for testing, meat processors or by using a drop-off freezer. Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Dec. 2025 The Sacramento doughnut shop received a red placard after health inspectors found 25 rodent droppings beneath the three-compartment sink, chest freezer and shelving. Sacbee.com, 3 Dec. 2025 Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to three months. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2025 And his freezer isn’t the only extravagant item Khaled showed off recently. Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025 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 5 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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