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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How To Freeze Sour Cream To freeze sour cream, place it in an airtight container and put it in the freezer. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024 One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags may also be used. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024 Head to the freezers and grab some Oreo Bites: a frozen, one-bite treat with a creamy frozen center and Oreo exterior. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2024 The family went over to the home and did not initially find the freezer that night. Caleb Lunetta, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for freezer 

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

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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 Dec. 2024.

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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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