freezer

freez-er · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An appliance or compartment used for preserving food at very low temperatures, typically below 0°C (32°F).

  2. 2.

    The part of a refrigerator that maintains freezing temperatures.

  3. 3.

    (informal) Any extremely cold place.

Forms

plural: freezers

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    freezer burn — damage to frozen food from dehydration
  • •
    chest freezer — a large, horizontal freezer
  • •
    upright freezer — a vertical freezer resembling a refrigerator
  • •
    freezer bag — a plastic bag designed for freezing food

Related words

See also: freeze, fridge, frozen, refrigerator
Synonyms: deep freeze, freezer compartment

Etymology

From freeze + -er (agent suffix), meaning "that which freezes." The term became common in the mid-20th century with the widespread adoption of household refrigeration.