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

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Working in batches if needed, arrange wings in a single layer in air-fryer basket (do not overcrowd). Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Sep. 2025 Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 21 Sep. 2025 An oven in the kitchen by the three-compartment sink and a fryer in the dry storage room were inoperable. Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2025 As soon as the potatoes come out of the fryer they are tossed in a lot of za’atar. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 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 23 Sep. 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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