refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: something that refrigerates
especially : a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool

Examples of refrigerator in a Sentence

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Dorothy: Rose, leave the glasses in the refrigerator, close the door, and keep your head out here with us. Margaret Lyons, EW.com, 17 Jan. 2025 The facility is also stocked with hot meals from local restaurants, and a refrigerator is available to keep medications cold. Angela Yang, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Craig Ruff, Southern Living, 14 Jan. 2025 The doors were unlocked, food was in the refrigerator, and a cell phone was on the counter, the sheriff’s office said. Mark Price, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for refrigerator 

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of refrigerator was in 1611

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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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refrigerator

noun
re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool

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