freezer

noun

freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: one that freezes or keeps cool
especially : a compartment, room, or device for freezing food or keeping it frozen

Examples of freezer in a Sentence

Don't forget to put the ice cream back in the freezer.
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In terms of ice makers in the freezer, Sachin Nagane, the Principal Design Engineer for Refrigeration at GE Appliances, recommends cleaning them every six months. Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 9 July 2025 Transfer to freezer containers (1-cup quantities are good) and freeze. arkansasonline.com, 8 July 2025 Synthetic dyes are in far more foods in the U.S. than hot red candies and electric blue freezer pops. Alice Park, Time, 7 July 2025 Once the ice cream balls are frozen, remove them from the freezer and add your favorite toppings. Maryal Miller Carter, USA Today, 5 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for freezer

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of freezer was in 1824

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“Freezer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freezer. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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freezer

noun
freez·​er ˈfrē-zər How to pronounce freezer (audio)
: a compartment, device, or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen

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