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.
Recent Examples on the Web Make a big batch in advance to keep in the freezer and last you for tailgates all month. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2024 Once the muffin tin eggs are cooked and cooled, they can be eaten immediately or stored in the refrigerator or freezer. Sarah Scott, Verywell Health, 23 Oct. 2024 Listeria outbreak: What to know and how to protect yourself TreeHouse Foods urges consumers to check their freezers for recalled products from the list here. Sam Tupper, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024 Treehouse said consumers should check their freezers for the products and either throw them out or return them for purchase credit. Ben Kesslen, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for freezer 

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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 30 Oct. 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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