refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrā-tər 
: something that refrigerates
especially
: a room or appliance for keeping food or other items cool
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Store carrots in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer for up to 4 weeks.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
The tuna salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
2: Divide the tuna salad among the bottom halves of the rolls, top off with potato chips, sandwich with the ciabatta tops and serve.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
An appliance thermometer will come in handy for measuring your refrigerator’s temperature.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Thaw: If possible, defrost any frozen meat and poultry in the refrigerator.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2025
The tuna salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
2: Divide the tuna salad among the bottom halves of the rolls, top off with potato chips, sandwich with the ciabatta tops and serve.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025
An appliance thermometer will come in handy for measuring your refrigerator’s temperature.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 May 2025
Thaw: If possible, defrost any frozen meat and poultry in the refrigerator.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for refrigerator
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“Refrigerator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerator. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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refrigerator
noun
re·frig·er·a·tor
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt-ər
: a device or room for keeping articles (as food) cool
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