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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How To Store and Reheat Leftover Cheese Sauce This sauce can be made and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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Cynthia Graubart, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Gelzer's head and torso were stored in the refrigerator while his arms and legs were put in the freezer.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Once the matzoh ball dough is finished, Twitty seals the bowl with plastic wrap and puts it in the refrigerator to rest.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Authorities also discovered dog remains scattered throughout the two properties, including some inside refrigerators and freezers that weren't working.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
One reason: Meat trays dirtied before use The raw beef not only was thawing in a takeout bag, but, like raw chicken and raw pork, were thawing in the three-compartment sink instead of the refrigerator.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Label and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
The kitchen on the main floor is complete with a walk-in pantry, an island with granite countertops, a SubZero-brand refrigerator and Wolf appliances.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The chilling moment when a terrorist calmly takes a drink from a victim’s refrigerator after committing an atrocity, or the heart-wrenching sight of children realizing the death of their father, underscores the profound inhumanity of their actions.
—Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
Cynthia Graubart, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2024
Gelzer's head and torso were stored in the refrigerator while his arms and legs were put in the freezer.
—Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 13 Apr. 2024
Once the matzoh ball dough is finished, Twitty seals the bowl with plastic wrap and puts it in the refrigerator to rest.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2024
Authorities also discovered dog remains scattered throughout the two properties, including some inside refrigerators and freezers that weren't working.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 9 Apr. 2024
One reason: Meat trays dirtied before use The raw beef not only was thawing in a takeout bag, but, like raw chicken and raw pork, were thawing in the three-compartment sink instead of the refrigerator.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2024
Label and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Apr. 2024
The kitchen on the main floor is complete with a walk-in pantry, an island with granite countertops, a SubZero-brand refrigerator and Wolf appliances.
—Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2024
The chilling moment when a terrorist calmly takes a drink from a victim’s refrigerator after committing an atrocity, or the heart-wrenching sight of children realizing the death of their father, underscores the profound inhumanity of their actions.
—Shelley Zimmerman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
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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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