refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt 
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
specifically
: to freeze or chill for preservation
foods that should be refrigerated
Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Errol Schweizer, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
They can be refrigerated airtight for up to one week.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Do not refrigerate tomatoes (even fully ripe ones) as the flavor deteriorates, and green tomatoes need warmer temperatures to ripen.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Beneficial nematodes and a few other biocontrols can be refrigerated for a few days.
—Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for refrigerate
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
especially
: to freeze or chill food to preserve it
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