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

And he’s allowed his employees to store perishable food in the company’s commercial freezers. — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

It's equipped with a small sink, an induction cooktop, and a fridge/freezer, along with space for a washer/dryer to be added. — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2026

Freeze leftover scones for up to 2 weeks in an airtight container and reheat in a 200°F oven directly from the freezer. — ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026

To preserve your flour for as long as possible, put it in an airtight container or zip-top freezer bag. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 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