refrigerator

noun/rɪˈfrɪdʒəreɪtər/

Frequency rank: #6,768 most common English word

Meaning

A kitchen appliance that uses cold temperatures to preserve food and drinks.

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Example sentence

She kept her leftovers in the refrigerator so they would stay fresh.

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