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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Sticky traps with dead insects on them were seen under dry storage area and on the side of a deep freezer. — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 16 Oct. 2026 The organization said the traditional foods that were in the building's freezer will be cooked and served instead of going to waste. — Eric Henderson, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 Old food debris accumulation was observed in the frozen vegetable freezer. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Somewhere in there, dinner can start to feel like a mountain to climb, but a few good things in the freezer take the pressure off. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 15 Oct. 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

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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