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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Transfer to a freezer bag, remove excess air, seal, and refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 24 hours. Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 9 June 2026 To help keep refrigerators and freezers cold, PG&E said, freeze containers of water ahead of time. Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026 Consumers should check their refrigerator and freezer for the cheese and throw it away. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 The kitchen is nearby and is equipped with a sink, an induction cooktop, an oven, a fridge/freezer, and, optionally, a dishwasher. New Atlas, 8 June 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 15 Jun. 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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