refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfri-jə-ˌrāt 
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
specifically
: to freeze or chill for preservation
foods that should be refrigerated
Examples of refrigerate in a Sentence
Refrigerate the mixture for an hour before serving.
refrigerate the cake after you frost it so that the frosting doesn't melt
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Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 4 hours.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Then, pour a mixture of eggs and milk, seasoned with a touch of maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon, over that, cover and refrigerate it overnight, letting the bread absorb the custard.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Users claim that chopping up okra, soaking it in water and refrigerating overnight before drinking it every morning boasts all sorts of benefits, from helping with pregnancy and diabetes to increasing vaginal lubrication and boosting gut health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Fresh dog food comes either refrigerated or vacuum-sealed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Then, pour a mixture of eggs and milk, seasoned with a touch of maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon, over that, cover and refrigerate it overnight, letting the bread absorb the custard.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
Users claim that chopping up okra, soaking it in water and refrigerating overnight before drinking it every morning boasts all sorts of benefits, from helping with pregnancy and diabetes to increasing vaginal lubrication and boosting gut health.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 5 May 2025
Fresh dog food comes either refrigerated or vacuum-sealed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for refrigerate
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“Refrigerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refrigerate. Accessed 19 May. 2025.
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refrigerate
verb
re·frig·er·ate
ri-ˈfrij-ə-ˌrāt
refrigerated; refrigerating
: to make or keep cold or cool
especially
: to freeze or chill food to preserve it
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