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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These steps also work well for stand-alone freezers, wine coolers, and ice makers. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026 The ceramic material is also safe in the dishwasher, microwave, oven, and freezer. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 Simple, versatile, and easy to make-ahead—that describes these freezer-ready burritos to a tee. Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026 The facility had different meats — including uncooked chicken, beef and fish — stored together in a chest freezer. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freezer

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jan. 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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