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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He was held hostage for 977 days as the pirates demanded a ransom, and at one point he was transferred to a boat that had been taken over by pirates and whose slain captain was kept in a freezer, the U.S. attorney’s office said. Phil Helsel, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024 These bites are great for kids and adults alike and can be made in bulk and stored in the freezer. Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 When stored properly, frozen potatoes will last about three months in the freezer. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Store leftover Brussels sprouts in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 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 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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