freezer

Definition

An appliance or room used to store food or other perishable items at temperatures below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).

Etymology

From freeze + -er.

Example Sentences

• "The packinghouse usually delivers shrimp to a few regular customers, such as breaders, freezers, canners, or wholesalers of fresh shrimp."
• "It’s easy to grab plastic-wrapped daifuku at Japanese grocery stores in New York, and to spot boxes of mochi ice cream in supermarket freezer aisles."
• "Fridges contain gases that can cause serious environmental damage and are among the most toxic white goods if not disposed of correctly, along with freezers and air conditioning units."