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

Examples of refrigerator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Defrost in the refrigerator, then warm in a low oven to refresh. —Kelly Brant, Arkansas Online, 22 Apr. 2025

Let your egg whites, yolks, or whole eggs thaw gradually in the refrigerator before using. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025

In this backyard, designers Cullman & Kravis fit the bar to the space with storage, a refrigerator, a serving area, and lighting for use at night. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025

Shape dough into 2 (5-inch) logs; wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing refrigerator

• refrigerator magnet

Rhymes for refrigerator

• accelerator
• accumulator
• adjudicator
• administrator
• appropriator
• articulator
• attenuator
• bronchodilator
• collaborator
• communicator
• conciliator
• cooperator

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Kids Definition

refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər 

: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool