refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt 
refrigerated; refrigerating
transitive verb
: to make or keep cold or cool
specifically : to freeze or chill for preservation
foods that should be refrigerated
refrigeration
ri-ˌfri-jə-ˈrā-shən
noun 
Synonyms
- chill
- cool
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Example Sentences
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving. refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
Recent Examples on the Web Cover and refrigerate batter for a minimum of 2 hours. 
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Seal and refrigerate at least 72 hours for proper pickling. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 Finish with the remaining potatoes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Refrigerate the roast in an airtight container for up to 4 days; refrigerate the sauce for up to 3 days. Martha Holmbergthe Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 As countries like Rwanda refrigerate, those emissions are increasing rapidly. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Cover and freeze up to 6 months, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or bake immediately until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2022 Reserve and refrigerate squash and syrup separately. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022 See More
Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Seal and refrigerate at least 72 hours for proper pickling. Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Sep. 2022 Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours prior to serving. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 20 Aug. 2022 Finish with the remaining potatoes, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Caroline Hatchett, Washington Post, 10 Aug. 2022 Refrigerate the roast in an airtight container for up to 4 days; refrigerate the sauce for up to 3 days. Martha Holmbergthe Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2022 As countries like Rwanda refrigerate, those emissions are increasing rapidly. Nicola Twilley, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 Cover and freeze up to 6 months, cover and refrigerate up to 2 days or bake immediately until bubbly, about 45 minutes. Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 12 Aug. 2022 Reserve and refrigerate squash and syrup separately. Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 3 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Latin refrigeratus, past participle of refrigerare, from re- + frigerare to cool, from frigor-, frigus cold — more at frigid
First Known Use
1534, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool especially by placing in a refrigerator
refrigerating
verb
as in freezing
to cause to lose heat refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt Synonyms & Similar Words
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- freezing
- cooling
- frosting
- chilling
- ventilating
- air-conditioning
- icing
- quick-freezing
- supercooling
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- heating
- baking
- boiling
- warming
- toasting
- steaming
- broiling
- tempering
- microwaving
- heat-treating
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