fish fry

noun

1
: a picnic or supper featuring fried fish
2
: fried fish

Examples of fish fry in a Sentence

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Lakefront Brewery has become a Milwaukee staple with its large beer hall, comedic brewery tour and Friday fish fries. Jordyn Noennig, jsonline.com, 31 July 2025 Guests can browse local goods in on-property artisan markets, join fish fries and street parties throughout the islands, and visit nearby schools through the Reading Road Trip program. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025 After saving the Salisbury Depot from decay, the Historic Salisbury Foundation began renting out the landmark for events ranging from weddings to fish fries. Damenica Ellis july 25, Charlotte Observer, 25 July 2025 For an authentic Wisconsin finale, head to Hank’s to experience a traditional Madison fish fry. Regan Stephens, People.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for fish fry

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of fish fry was in 1824

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“Fish fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20fry. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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