refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt 
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
specifically
: to freeze or chill for preservation
foods that should be refrigerated
Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Let cool, then refrigerate for at least four hours.
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Read on for more about refrigerating onions.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to refrigerate the steak.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
To firm up, refrigerate the cakes for about 30 minutes before slicing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
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Kathryn Gregory, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Oct. 2025
Read on for more about refrigerating onions.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
There’s no need to refrigerate the steak.
—Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025
To firm up, refrigerate the cakes for about 30 minutes before slicing.
—Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refrigerate
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerate. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
especially
: to freeze or chill food to preserve it
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