freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər 

: 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

According to Lineage officials, 521 truckloads of waste — more than 1,506 tons of waste — have already been removed from the warehouse, which housed about 85 million pounds of food, including Kirkland brand meat that fills Costco freezers. — Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

Puff pastry is available in the freezer case at the supermarket. — Better Homes & Gardens, 22 July 2026

From room temperature, an ice bath will take about 15 minutes, a freezer about 30–40 minutes, and a fridge about an hour. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 22 July 2026

And this summer, there’s a freezer full of choices to add to your cart. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 22 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing freezer

• freezer burn
• fridge-freezer

Rhymes for freezer

• geezer
• teaser
• ebenezer

Kids Definition

freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər 

: a compartment, device, or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen