Deep Freeze

Pronunciation: /diːp friːz/

Definitions of deep freeze

noun a large upright freezer

Example Sentences

A1 I put the ice cream in the deep freeze to keep it cold.

A2 During the winter, the pond turned into a deep freeze.

B1 The deep freeze in the basement stopped working, so we had to throw out all the food.

B2 The deep freeze of Antarctica is one of the most inhospitable environments on Earth.

C1 The scientist studied the effects of deep freeze technology on preserving organic matter.

C2 The deep freeze of the Cold War had a lasting impact on global politics.

Examples of deep freeze in a Sentence

formal The food was preserved in a deep freeze to maintain its freshness.

informal Don't forget to put the ice cream back in the deep freeze after scooping some out.

slang I'm going to stick these beers in the deep freeze to chill them quickly.

figurative The tension between them seemed to be in a deep freeze, with no resolution in sight.

Grammatical Forms of deep freeze

• past tense: deep froze
• plural: deep freezes
• comparative: deeper
• superlative: deepest
• present tense: deep freeze
• future tense: will deep freeze
• perfect tense: has deep frozen
• continuous tense: is deep freezing
• singular: deep freeze
• positive degree: deep freeze
• infinitive: to deep freeze
• gerund: deep freezing
• participle: deep frozen

Origin and Evolution of deep freeze

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'deep freeze' originated as a trademark for a type of freezer produced by the American company Kelvinator in the early 20th century.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'deep freeze' has evolved from being a specific brand name to a common term used to refer to any type of freezer that can maintain very low temperatures for extended periods of time.