refrigerator

noun

re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: something that refrigerates
especially : a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool

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Airplanes are basically flying refrigerators, so the Zeagoo Button-down Shirt can be your in-flight MVP. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025 The most affordable refrigerator on our list is the Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator retails for around $1,700. — Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025 Eligible customers may qualify for a cash reimbursement for past or future Frost Clog Issues that may impact the refrigerator's ability to cool food properly. — Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 If the package includes directions for no-cook freezer or refrigerator jam, follow them and adjust the amount of pectin needed based on your volume of cut fruit. — Adam and Toby Diltz, Saveur, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for refrigerator

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First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of refrigerator was in 1611

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refrigerator

noun
re·​frig·​er·​a·​tor ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər How to pronounce refrigerator (audio)
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool

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