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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Cover the steak and place it in the freezer for 30 minutes before slicing. Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 9 Oct. 2025 Stock your freezer with veggies to stir-fry and eat on top of brown rice, or frozen berries to top your oatmeal. Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 8 Oct. 2025 From vegetables and berries to whole grains and lean proteins, the freezer aisle is full of healthy foods that can make preparing quick, balanced meals a breeze. Jillian Kubala, Health, 8 Oct. 2025 Consumers are advised to check their freezers, dispose of affected products, or return them to the point of purchase. Daniel Orton, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for freezer

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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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 16 Oct. 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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