# freeze vs freezer

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### freeze
*verb · IPA /ˈfɹiːz/ · frequency rank #5,965*
Especially of a liquid, to become solid due to low temperature.

### freezer
*noun · IPA /ˈfɹiːzə/ · frequency rank #11,892*
An appliance or room used to store food or other perishable items at temperatures below 0° Celsius (32° Fahrenheit).

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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