How to Use airtight in a Sentence

airtight

adjective
  • Store the food in an airtight container.
  • The defendant had an airtight alibi.
  • Then remove the leaves and store them in airtight jars or bags.
    Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
    Adrienne Cheatham, Robb Report, 20 June 2022
  • Egg yolks will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 25 Aug. 2022
  • Transfer the stew to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 7 Nov. 2022
  • During warmer months, store them in an airtight box or bag in a cool, dry space.
    Laura Daily, Washington Post, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Cake can be stored, wrapped in an airtight container, on the kitchen counter for a few days.
    Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2021
  • Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
    Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
    Janelle Bitker, San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Nov. 2022
  • Then, place them airtight containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
    Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
  • The cookies keep in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
    Carol Deptolla, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2022
  • The cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to five days.
    Christopher Kimball, USA TODAY, 21 Jan. 2023
  • Place the candy in an airtight container and freeze it.
    Kim Grundy, USA TODAY, 28 Oct. 2022
  • In an airtight container, these keep for up to three days.
    Michelle Tchea, Bon Appétit, 19 Jan. 2023
  • These also freeze well in airtight containers for 10 to 12 months, but leave about a half-inch of space at the top.
    Sue Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Nov. 2021
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days or frozen for up to six months.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 21 Sep. 2021
  • Store in airtight containers in a cool, dry place so that the spices do not lose their fragrance.
    Mayukh Sen, The New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2021
  • Its season starts in August and the fruits themselves last for a long time because all of the pulp is airtight.
    Emily Wilson, Bon Appétit, 18 May 2022
  • Transfer them to an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 28 Sep. 2021
  • Transfer them to an airtight container or zip-top bag and freeze for up to 4 months.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2022
  • There is rarely an airtight reason for anyone to think they are trapped in a job or career and can’t get out of it.
    Phil Blair, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
  • Transfer them to an airtight container, and freeze up to 3 months.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Transfer the ice cream to an airtight container and freeze until ready to serve.
    Robin Miller, USA TODAY, 21 July 2022
  • Transfer the extra chile oil in an airtight container in your fridge for up to two weeks.
    Christian Reynoso, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Aug. 2021
  • Wrap them in plastic wrap or place them in an airtight container or plastic bag for up to a week in the fridge.
    Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
  • The spice blend can be stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark spot for several months.
    Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2022
  • Crush the herbs once cooled to create blends or enjoy them on their own and store in an airtight container.
    Magdalena O'Neal, Sunset Magazine, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Extra rub can be stored in an airtight container for up to six months.
    Elizabeth Karmel, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2021
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
    Katie Workman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2022

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