fryer

noun

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

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An inspector found the dishwashing sink backed up when the handwashing sink was in use, and grease buildup on the fryer. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2025 Halal chicken wings are coated in corn starch and rice flour, fried once before service, then finished off in a 375-degree fryer upon order. Benjy Egel, Sacbee.com, 2 Apr. 2025 This air fryer also has a four-quart capacity, adjustable temperature and timer controls, and a nonstick fryer basket. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2025 The original location was a small street food stand in a parking lot in East Hollywood, Los Angeles, with a portable fryer, a few picnic tables, and a limited menu. Shimite Obialo, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for fryer

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 22 Apr. 2025.

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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