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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Even before they're cut, lemons stay fresh longer when stored in the refrigerator.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Son Hee makes a last attempt to finish the job, only to be taken down by Sakamoto, who knocks him out with a refrigerator.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Store it in the refrigerator, in the dedicated meat drawer or on the lowest shelf, to minimize contamination from drips.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Other expenses included $172 for a side table, $151 for a mini refrigerator and $114 for an LED bathroom mirror.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 15 July 2025
Son Hee makes a last attempt to finish the job, only to be taken down by Sakamoto, who knocks him out with a refrigerator.
—Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 14 July 2025
Store it in the refrigerator, in the dedicated meat drawer or on the lowest shelf, to minimize contamination from drips.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 July 2025
Other expenses included $172 for a side table, $151 for a mini refrigerator and $114 for an LED bathroom mirror.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, AZCentral.com, 13 July 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 21 Jul. 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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