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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The drones automatically adapt scanning parameters based on environmental conditions while stabilizing flight to counter strong airflow inside freezer aisles. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026 Save citrus peels from lemons, oranges, grapefruit, and limes in a bag in the freezer. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026 Pop your Prosecco grapes in the freezer for an hour or two before serving. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 2026 Next on my list are not too sweet banana bread and freezer grab-and-go burritos. The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Feb. 2026 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 17 Feb. 2026.

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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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