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

Then came the cleanup of the rotting food, which included two freezers. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

Store cooked chicken in the refrigerator up to 3 days or in the freezer up to 4 months. — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026

At the end of June 2026, the grocer immediately stopped selling any frozen GreenWise berries, but the fruit may still be in customers’ freezers. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026

The treats line the freezer aisle at major grocery chains including Publix, Harris Teeter, Walmart and Food Lion, according to an online product finder on Outshine’s website. — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 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