refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt 
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
specifically
: to freeze or chill for preservation
foods that should be refrigerated
Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
Recent Examples on the Web
This cake should be refrigerated for at least 4 hours and up to one day before serving.
—
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
But Take Note Like most other liquid fish oil supplements, this one must be refrigerated after opening.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Cool the eggs completely in the ice water and then refrigerate them.
—Liz Biro, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
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Storing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says raw eggs will keep refrigerated for three to five weeks after purchase.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Pick the neck meat from the bones if desired and refrigerate that, too.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
For other ways to use tons of soft herbs, try either of the two VARIATIONS, below.
MAKE AHEAD: The salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Let cake cool in the oven for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before refrigerating (this gradual cooling helps prevent cracks).
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The beer should be refrigerated at 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024
Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2024
But Take Note Like most other liquid fish oil supplements, this one must be refrigerated after opening.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Cool the eggs completely in the ice water and then refrigerate them.
—Liz Biro, The Indianapolis Star, 29 Mar. 2024
More:Detroit Free Press' 5 favorite eats from Comerica Park's 2024 menu
Storing
The U.S. Department of Agriculture says raw eggs will keep refrigerated for three to five weeks after purchase.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 29 Mar. 2024
Pick the neck meat from the bones if desired and refrigerate that, too.
—Kathleen Purvis, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
For other ways to use tons of soft herbs, try either of the two VARIATIONS, below.
MAKE AHEAD: The salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
—Julia Turshen, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
Let cake cool in the oven for 30 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before refrigerating (this gradual cooling helps prevent cracks).
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
The beer should be refrigerated at 46.4 degrees Fahrenheit.
—The Indianapolis Star, 12 Mar. 2024
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refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
especially
: to freeze or chill food to preserve it
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