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

Keeping bulk produce in warm or fluctuating temperatures, humid environments, overcrowded refrigerators, or containers that are frequently opened increases the risk of spoilage, Stover says. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026

Leftovers keep well in the refrigerator for up to three days, and are delicious served over pasta. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Apr. 2026

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes, and up to 2 days, to firm up. —The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

The industrial loft-style home features sleek lines, modern furnishings, a chef’s kitchen with a SubZero refrigerator, and an open living plan that’s perfect for hosting. —Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 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