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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Transfer to a freezer-safe container or bag. Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 19 May 2026 Warm them in the microwave or cool them in the freezer for soothing multi-sensory relief. Tory Johnson, ABC News, 18 May 2026 The aforementioned fridge provides 176 liters of cold storage and includes a drawer freezer. C.c. Weiss may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026 The victim's family says the 27‑year‑old was found inside a freezer, and just hours later, that same home caught fire. Erin Jones, CBS News, 16 May 2026 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 May. 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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