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

The bill allows panels powerful enough to run a refrigerator and a few small household appliances — a maximum of 1,200 watts. — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Move items off the counter and onto vertical surfaces, cabinet interiors, pantry doors and refrigerator sides so work zones stay clear. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

Whether magnetic-rack systems expand beyond spices and utensils into larger accessories mounted on refrigerator sides. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026

Other eclectic lots under a grand are also up for grabs, including 12 prop food pieces from the Pee-wee Playhouse refrigerator. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026

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