Complete Dictionary of Dreams

by Dr. Mıchael Lennox
The primary purpose of a refrigerator is to keep a small amount of space at a cold enough temperature so that anything organic that is placed in it will stay fresher longer. Cold is symbolic of less passion and anger, so one element of this object as a symbol relates to wanting to keep something around for more time by lightening up on how much intensity you allow it to express.

The preservation of things that you desire is what is being expressed by the refrigerator in your dream, so pay particular attention to both what is inside of it and the state that the machine itself is in. Both of these will add clues to your interpretation.

Strangest Dream Explanations

by Dream Explanations - Anonymous
Dreams of a refrigerator symbolize plenty, abundance and preservation. Consider the contents of the refrigerator for a more precise understanding of this dream. This dream could be reflecting that you are maintaining friendships and alliances that are supportive to your growth and well-being. Or this dream may reflect that you have a chilly disposition, displaying cool and aloof feelings because you feel the real or perceived need to protect yourself. Perhaps this dream is giving you the message that a relationship is cooling off.

Ten Thousand Dream Dictionary

by Pamela Ball
also see Larder

1- The refrigerator is a symbol of preservation. In dreams this becomes self preservation and suggests we may be turning cold emotionallv or sexually.

To dream of rotten food in a refrigerator suggests we feel we may not be being sustained properly by those around us.

2- To dream of refrigerating leftover food indicates we are storing up resentment. This, in turn, will ‘cool down’ our own responses to love and affection.

3- Religious austerity can be pictured as a refrigerator.