fryer

noun

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r How to pronounce fryer (audio)
variants or less commonly frier
: something intended for or used in frying: such as
a
: a young chicken
b
: a deep utensil for frying foods

Examples of fryer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Joy tried battering some up and loading 'em in a fryer. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2024 The restaurant’s floor was cluttered with old food, trash, grease and utensils, and accumulation was on fryers, coolers, wall panels and ceilings. Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 19 July 2024 By circulating hot air in the fryer, crispness is maintained for french fries, chicken, pizza, and more. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 Fresh from the fryer, the cake is filled with mouthwatering Belgian chocolate, resulting in a satisfying volcanic eruption of flavors. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for fryer 

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Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fryer was in 1851

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“Fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fryer. Accessed 19 Sep. 2024.

Kids Definition

fryer

noun
fry·​er
variants also frier
ˈfrī(-ə)r
1
: something (as a young chicken) suitable for frying
2
: a deep utensil for frying foods

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