freeze-dried

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adjective

ˈfrēz-ˈdrīd 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Toxins were found in all types of cat food — wet, dry and air- or freeze-dried — even in products labeled as natural and nutritionally superior, according to the analysis released Friday. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1946, in the meaning defined above