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freezer

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɹizɝ// UK //fɹˈiːzɐ// freez·er

n. a large machine or part of a fridge that keeps food very cold. It turns water into ice and keeps food fresh for a long time by freezing it.

n. a large container or compartment in which food is kept at a temperature below freezing point to preserve it.


SIMPLE

I put the ice cream in the freezer so it doesn't melt.

CONTEXTUAL

We usually keep a few bags of frozen vegetables in the freezer for quick dinners during the week.

COMPLEX

Modern appliances often feature a separate chest freezer in the garage to store bulk purchases that cannot fit in the standard kitchen unit.

Synonyms
Origin

From freeze + -er.

Usage

Commonly used as a standalone noun or as part of the compound 'fridge-freezer'.

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