: 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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The containers are conveniently microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe, and can be stacked inside each other when stored safely away. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2026 The Trader Joe’s kimbap frenzy was ignited by a TikTok review from Korean-American creator Sarah Ahn, who tried the product with her mother in a clip that quickly pulled a quiet freezer SKU into the national conversation. — Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026 Keep one in your freezer for whenever your pumpkin pie craving strikes. — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026 California consumers might want to take a closer look at their refrigerators, freezers and pantries. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 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 13 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

: a compartment, device, or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen
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