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

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Chill onions for 10 to 15 minutes in the refrigerator or 5 minutes in the freezer to help slow down the release of sulfur compounds when cutting. Grab a sharp knife: A sharp knife cuts through cleanly, while a dull knife does more damage to the onion cells, releasing more gas. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 16 May 2025 The ceiling lights were out in the walk-in refrigerator. Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2025 The Hisense beverage refrigerator can hold up to 164 cans. Christopher Murray May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 16 May 2025 That’s because the US imports billions of dollars worth of home goods from around the globe, from Tuscan tilework to Chinese refrigerators. Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 14 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for refrigerator

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 May. 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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