refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər 
: something that refrigerates
especially
: a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool
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To thaw a frozen cake that remains uncut, transfer to the refrigerator and let stand overnight, then proceed with cutting and decorating as desired.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
It's also encouraged to set refrigerators and freezers to the coldest setting.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The two units that separate the cockpit from the helm station have been used to create an area for cocktail prep, which is decked out with bar accessories, a drawer refrigerator, a sink, a worktop, and an insulated cooler.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Check the manufacturer's instructions before cleaning household appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, or dishwashers with vinegar to be sure that the type of rubber used in those machines can be safely exposed to vinegar.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2025
It's also encouraged to set refrigerators and freezers to the coldest setting.
—Ashley Portillo, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025
The two units that separate the cockpit from the helm station have been used to create an area for cocktail prep, which is decked out with bar accessories, a drawer refrigerator, a sink, a worktop, and an insulated cooler.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2025
Check the manufacturer's instructions before cleaning household appliances like washing machines, refrigerators, or dishwashers with vinegar to be sure that the type of rubber used in those machines can be safely exposed to vinegar.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2025
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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 20 Dec. 2025.
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refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool
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