Freezer: meaning, definitions and examples
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freezer
[ ˈfriːzər ]
kitchen appliance
A freezer is a device similar to a refrigerator that is used to freeze food and keep it cold for a long period of time. It is typically used for storing frozen food items such as meat, vegetables, and ice cream.
Examples of usage
- The freezer is full of frozen vegetables.
- She stored the ice cream in the freezer to keep it cold.
- We need to defrost the freezer before it gets too icy.
cold storage
A freezer can also refer to a room or compartment used for storing food at a very low temperature. It is commonly used in supermarkets, restaurants, and food processing facilities.
Examples of usage
- The butcher keeps the meat in the freezer to preserve its freshness.
- The frozen foods section in the supermarket is located near the freezers.
- The restaurant has a large walk-in freezer for storing ingredients.
Translations
Translations of the word "freezer" in other languages:
🇵🇹 congelador
🇮🇳 फ्रीज़र
🇩🇪 Gefrierschrank
🇮🇩 pembeku
🇺🇦 морозильна камера
🇵🇱 zamrażarka
🇯🇵 冷凍庫 (れいとうこ)
🇫🇷 congélateur
🇪🇸 congelador
🇹🇷 dondurucu
🇰🇷 냉동고 (naengdong-go)
🇸🇦 فريزر
🇨🇿 mrazák
🇸🇰 mraznička
🇨🇳 冰柜 (bīngguì)
🇸🇮 zamrzovalnik
🇮🇸 frystir
🇰🇿 тоңазытқыш
🇬🇪 მაცივარი
🇦🇿 dondurucu
🇲🇽 congelador
Word origin
The word 'freezer' originated from the combination of 'freeze' and the suffix '-er', which denotes a person or thing that performs a specified action. The concept of freezing food for preservation dates back to ancient times when ice and snow were used to keep food cold. The development of mechanical refrigeration in the 19th century led to the invention of the modern freezer as we know it today.
See also: freeze, freezing, frozen, unfreeze, unfreezing.