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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There’s a deep freezer in the kitchen where all the prepared food goes to stretch out for the rest of the week. Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2025 Finally, since this cocktail is served neat (without ice) be sure to keep your glassware in the freezer until ready to serve. Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025 Owners store the meals in the refrigerator or freezer and serve them as per instructions. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2025 By that point the salmon, which had been in Chamberlan’s freezer, had shed a few ounces, and its official weight was 6 pounds, 1 ounce — still enough to supplant the 1985 record. Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 17 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 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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