refrigerator

noun

re·frig·er·a·tor | \ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər

Definition of refrigerator

: something that refrigerates especially : a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool

Examples of refrigerator in a Sentence

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Leave soup in refrigerator until thoroughly chilled. — San Antonio Express-News, "Recipe: Silky Sweet Corn Soup with Indian Coconut-Cilantro Chutney," 11 July 2018 Store in refrigerator in an airtight container 4 days. — Terri Milligan, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Keep your cool: No-heat cooking keeps you comfortable and the food fresh," 5 July 2018 If possible, cook the day before and leave in refrigerator overnight. — Barbara Mahany, chicagotribune.com, "Retro cookbooks offer comforts from another era for these uncertain times," 29 June 2018 Some said they had been shown a corpse — a claim supported by a photographer who sneaked into the clinic and took a picture of a dead baby in a refrigerator. — James Badcock, latimes.com, "Obstetrician's trial could unlock secrets of Spain's stolen babies scandal," 25 June 2018 By leaving the grinder in the walk-in refrigerator, Kapur ensures that even the friction of grinding can’t melt the fat and risk the emulsion breaking. — Ali Bouzari, SFChronicle.com, "Housemade: The magic of Liholiho Yacht Club," 22 June 2018 Transfer to jars and store in refrigerator up to 3 days. — The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, "Marinated Mushrooms," 21 June 2018 Place shrimp back in bowl and toss gently with two teaspoons Old Bay or Creole seasoning and 1 teaspoon garlic; place bowl in refrigerator until ready to use. 2. — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, "Grilling season is here; prosciutto-wrapped shrimp are a perfect way to celebrate," 31 May 2018 Add marinade, stir and chill overnight in refrigerator. — Ann Maloney, NOLA.com, "New Orleans Greek Fest invites you to dine, wine on the bayou," 22 May 2018

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