refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt 
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
specifically
: to freeze or chill for preservation
foods that should be refrigerated
Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Divide and pour the mixture into 2 ramekins or dessert dishes and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Divide and pour the mixture into 2 ramekins or dessert dishes and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
—Mary Ann Esposito, Boston Herald, 11 Feb. 2026
How to Store Leftover Greek Chicken Pasta Leftover pasta can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to three days.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Does pasta sauce need to cool before refrigerating?
—Lauren Wicks, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for refrigerate
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerate. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
especially
: to freeze or chill food to preserve it
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