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freezer

noun
freez·​er | \ ˈfrÄ“-zÉ™r How to pronounce freezer (audio) \

Definition of freezer

: 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.

Recent Examples on the Web

After power is restored, check your freezer thermometer. Ron Hurtibise, sun-sentinel.com, "How to keep food safe in fridge and freezer during Hurricane Dorian power outages," 30 Aug. 2019 Pull the pie out of the freezer and top with the banana slices. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, "This stunning dessert is everything you love about banana splits, but in pie form," 30 Aug. 2019 Remove collins glass from fridge/freezer or if using ice water, empty the glass. Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, "Toast To Your Hot Girl Summer With These Easy Labor Day Cocktails," 30 Aug. 2019 Conservation officers from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ticketed the man Aug. 14 after finding more than 1,400 panfish in garage freezers, said the agency in a news release. Micah Walker, Detroit Free Press, "Gladwin fisherman caught with more than 1,400 panfish in garage," 22 Aug. 2019 Removing a half-gallon tub of Blue Bell’s homemade vanilla flavor from a store shelf in the freezer aisle, the man opened and licked the dessert twice before putting it back on the store shelf with the lid reattached. Fox News, "Another Texas Walmart prankster licks Blue Bell ice cream, but claims innocence," 22 Aug. 2019 Detectives found a black handgun in the freezer that matched spent bullet casings at the scenes of both shootings, according to an affidavit. Dallas News, "Murder suspect shot neighbor who spoke to officers after Pleasant Grove slaying, police say," 21 Aug. 2019 The kitchen features a microwave, induction cook top, and Dometic refrigerator with freezer compartment. Megan Barber, Curbed, "Renovated vintage Airstream is like a chic apartment on wheels," 16 Aug. 2019 Egg-freezers claim margins similar to IVF; some may already be profitable. The Economist, "The fertility business is booming," 8 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of freezer

1824, in the meaning defined above

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freezer

noun

English Language Learners Definition of freezer

: a device or room for freezing food or keeping it frozen

freezer

noun
freez·​er | \ ˈfrÄ“-zÉ™r How to pronounce freezer (audio) \

Kids Definition of freezer

: a compartment or room used to freeze food or keep it frozen

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