freezer
|freez/er|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈfriːzər/
🇬🇧
/ˈfriːzə/
(freeze)
solidified by cold
Etymology
Etymology Information
'freezer' originates from the English word 'freeze', which comes from the Old English 'frēosan', meaning 'to freeze'.
Historical Evolution
'frēosan' transformed into the Middle English word 'fresen', and eventually became the modern English word 'freeze', from which 'freezer' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to become solid due to cold', and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'an appliance for freezing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an appliance or compartment that is used to store food or other perishable items at a temperature below freezing.
She stored the ice cream in the freezer to keep it from melting.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42