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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Each container is microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe, and comes with a matching plastic lid that’s BPA-free for easy storage. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2025 Wrap your chocolate box very well in plastic and place it in the freezer. Matthew Korfhage, WIRED, 15 Feb. 2025 Multiple foods were stored on the floor of a walk-in cooler and freezer, which was a repeat violation. Camila Pedrosa, Sacramento Bee, 14 Feb. 2025 Officials said the head and horns of the mature male antelope were found at the residence and its meat was found in a freezer there. Rick Hurd, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 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 19 Feb. 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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