refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: 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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Store cut or cooked squash in an airtight zip-top bag or container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025 Health inspectors observed old food debris between the gasket of the glass-door refrigerator. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025 Once, with four mimosas under his belt, Drew had kissed Carol in the spot where the refrigerator blocked the view of the pantry. Literary Hub, 17 Oct. 2025 Store up to 1 day at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator. Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for refrigerator

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of refrigerator was in 1611

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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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refrigerator

noun
re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool

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