freeze-dried

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adjective

ˈfrēz-ˈdrīd How to pronounce freeze-dried (audio)
Synonyms of freeze-driednext
: being in a state produced by or as if by freeze-drying

freeze-dried

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past tense and past participle of freeze-dry

Examples of freeze-dried in a Sentence

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Pet food covered by the legislation includes kibble, wet food, and fresh, frozen, and freeze-dried options. — Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026 Since the Orion capsule doesn’t have refrigeration, most of the meals are freeze-dried, and all contain shelf-stable ingredients. — Charlie Gile, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026 Fresh and freeze-dried strawberries ensure that these cookies are bursting with fruit flavor. — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 The combination of strawberry puree and freeze-dried strawberries gave this drink an amazing aroma. — Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for freeze-dried

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1946, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of freeze-dried was in 1946

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“Freeze-dried.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/freeze-dried. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

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