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 a yellow-tinged solution separates from the jurema sludge below, draw it off with a turkey baster, squirt it into a baking pan, then put it in the freezer. Andy Greenberg, Wired News, 22 May 2025 Keep your gin in the freezer, grab a large chilled glass, add 4 oz or so of gin, a squeeze of lime, quality bottled tonic and plenty of ice. Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 If storing bananas in the freezer, make sure to peel them first. Heather Riske, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025 Chill onions for 10 to 15 minutes in the refrigerator or 5 minutes in the freezer to help slow down the release of sulfur compounds when cutting. Grab a sharp knife: A sharp knife cuts through cleanly, while a dull knife does more damage to the onion cells, releasing more gas. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 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 28 May. 2025.

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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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