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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The fish can marinate in the refrigerator for up to 8 hours.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Turn several times, then cover and place in the refrigerator overnight, at least 12 hours and preferably 24.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
These are controlled by microwave pulses at extremely low temperatures within dilution refrigerators.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
There’s no refrigerator, no knives, no staples other than a few spices from commissary.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 8 June 2025
Turn several times, then cover and place in the refrigerator overnight, at least 12 hours and preferably 24.
—Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
These are controlled by microwave pulses at extremely low temperatures within dilution refrigerators.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
There’s no refrigerator, no knives, no staples other than a few spices from commissary.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for refrigerator
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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 13 Jun. 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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