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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When life really gets you down, a frozen dinner will not suffice—you’ll need to step into the freezer yourself. Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026 The beverage program highlights freezer martinis. Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026 Observed No Labels On Any Of The Prepped Food In Walk In Cooler/freezer And Any Of The Reach In Coolers. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Mar. 2026 So, this Delray Beach joint completes a 2026 hat trick with only 43 pieces of rodent regularity, 10 of which were in a storage room and 13 of which were under a chest freezer. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 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 26 Mar. 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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