refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər 
: something that refrigerates
especially
: a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool
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Once they’re done baking, place your brownies in the refrigerator to cool completely.
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Cover; place in refrigerator until ready to use or up to 3 days.
—John Somerall, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
This will make about a cup of honey syrup that can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 18 days.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Start with simple recipes that use two or three ingredients, store them in the refrigerator, and consume them within two to three days for optimal flavor and safety.25
Wellness shots are concentrated drinks containing nutrient-rich ingredients like ginger, turmeric, wheatgrass, and elderberry.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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Grace Kneebone, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2025
Cover; place in refrigerator until ready to use or up to 3 days.
—John Somerall, Southern Living, 27 July 2025
This will make about a cup of honey syrup that can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 18 days.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
Start with simple recipes that use two or three ingredients, store them in the refrigerator, and consume them within two to three days for optimal flavor and safety.25
Wellness shots are concentrated drinks containing nutrient-rich ingredients like ginger, turmeric, wheatgrass, and elderberry.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 22 July 2025
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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool
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