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

Additionally, many of the major remote management systems used in refrigerators and freezers have security vulnerabilities. — Jenna McLaughlin, NPR, 6 Nov. 2026

Increasing numbers of household appliances are connected to the internet, including fridges, freezers, smart thermostats, central heating systems, locks and televisions. — Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 5 Nov. 2026

Highlights of the winners include a Sur la Table quarter sheet pan, a HexClad roasting pan set, Farberware cookware, a Zyliss garlic press, Souper Cubes freezer trays and more. — Claire Peltier, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2026

The incident comes after supermarkets in a number of European countries reported that their fridges and freezers warmed up after they were remotely taken over, resulting in tons of spoiled food at a total cost of millions of dollars. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 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