fried; frying
1
: to cook in a pan or on a griddle over heat especially with the use of fat
2
slang
: electrocute sense 2
3
: to damage or destroy (an electrical device or its circuitry) by overheating especially as a result of unusually high voltage
1
: to undergo frying
2
: to get very hot or burn as if being fried
bodies frying on the beach
plural fries
1
: a social gathering or picnic where food is fried and eaten
a fish fry
2
a
: a dish of something fried
b
: french fry
—usually plural
a burger and fries
c
: a vegetable prepared in the style of a french fry
—usually plural
carrot fries
plural fry
1
a
: recently hatched or juvenile fishes
b
: the young of other animals
2
: very small adult fishes
3
: members of a group or class : individuals
small fry
Examples of fry in a Sentence
Verb
They fried some chicken for us.
We could smell the onions frying.
Recent Examples on the Web
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
After being rolled out, the pasta sheets are fried, smoked, and, finally, lightly charred with a torch.
—Laura May Todd Enea Arienti, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Some of the selections include new takes on buffalo wings, chocolate cake, and fried chicken.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
Cheddar Bites: Dipped in batter, the bite-sized White Cheddar cheese bites are fried to perfection.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Prep & Pastry in Tucson ranked No. 90 Some menu items include harissa shakshuka, omelets, Monte Cristo and fried chicken with French toast.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
Start with very hot oil, around 360 degrees, and maintain between 300 to 325 degrees during the frying process.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
The frying oil fumes contains aromatic carcinogenic components causing contributing to mortality and morbidity of customers and kitchen personnel.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
Several previous longtime employees are also back making and frying doughnuts and ready to serve customers.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
The data firm noted that some items, including its McChicken sandwiches and medium-sized fries, have seen price increases of almost 200%.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 6 May 2024
As far as food and beverages, Raimondi Park will feature a standard ballpark slate of burgers, fries, hot dogs, nachos, vegetarian options, soda, beer, wine and cocktails, among other choices.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Vegetarian options: Rice and beans, quesadillas, fries and ...
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Hennessey’s giant burger comes grilled with tomato, lettuce, pickle and fries for $14.75.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
Post spawn bass will also hang around shady cover because of fry.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
Mother’s Day dinner menu additions, served 3-8 p.m., include sea bass with morels, pea purée and consommé ($42), and Japanese wagyu trio, featuring 3 ounces each of Hokkaido, Miyazaki and Kagoshima, along with truffle fries and a glass of champagne, $280.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Staples: Staples often provides special discounts during Teachers Appreciation Week.
Ford: Teachers who took a virtual test drive through May 7 received a $50 e-gift card to be used towards teacher requests on DonorsChoose.
Burger King: Free fries with any purchase.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 May 2024
Verb
Jenn Harris, our resident fried chicken maven, finds her latest obsession: J&G Fried Chicken restaurant in Hacienda Heights, the first U.S. location of the popular Taiwanese chain.
—Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2024
After being rolled out, the pasta sheets are fried, smoked, and, finally, lightly charred with a torch.
—Laura May Todd Enea Arienti, New York Times, 17 May 2024
Some of the selections include new takes on buffalo wings, chocolate cake, and fried chicken.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2024
Cheddar Bites: Dipped in batter, the bite-sized White Cheddar cheese bites are fried to perfection.
—Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024
Prep & Pastry in Tucson ranked No. 90 Some menu items include harissa shakshuka, omelets, Monte Cristo and fried chicken with French toast.
—Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 14 May 2024
Start with very hot oil, around 360 degrees, and maintain between 300 to 325 degrees during the frying process.
—Judy Bart Kancigor, Orange County Register, 9 May 2024
The frying oil fumes contains aromatic carcinogenic components causing contributing to mortality and morbidity of customers and kitchen personnel.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 May 2024
Several previous longtime employees are also back making and frying doughnuts and ready to serve customers.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 4 May 2024
Noun
Some of the food items to be served include acai bowls, breakfast sandwiches, French toast, omelette and a poutine bowl with two eggs, rosemary fries, bacon and chorizo.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2024
The data firm noted that some items, including its McChicken sandwiches and medium-sized fries, have seen price increases of almost 200%.
—Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 6 May 2024
As far as food and beverages, Raimondi Park will feature a standard ballpark slate of burgers, fries, hot dogs, nachos, vegetarian options, soda, beer, wine and cocktails, among other choices.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Vegetarian options: Rice and beans, quesadillas, fries and ...
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 2 May 2024
Hennessey’s giant burger comes grilled with tomato, lettuce, pickle and fries for $14.75.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2024
Post spawn bass will also hang around shady cover because of fry.
—Shaye Baker, Field & Stream, 1 May 2024
Mother’s Day dinner menu additions, served 3-8 p.m., include sea bass with morels, pea purée and consommé ($42), and Japanese wagyu trio, featuring 3 ounces each of Hokkaido, Miyazaki and Kagoshima, along with truffle fries and a glass of champagne, $280.
—Laura Ness, The Mercury News, 1 May 2024
Staples: Staples often provides special discounts during Teachers Appreciation Week.
Ford: Teachers who took a virtual test drive through May 7 received a $50 e-gift card to be used towards teacher requests on DonorsChoose.
Burger King: Free fries with any purchase.
—Marina Johnson, The Indianapolis Star, 1 May 2024
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fry
2 of 3 noun
plural fries
1
: something fried
2
: a get-together where fried food is eaten
a fish fry
fry
3 of 3 noun
plural fry
1
a
: recently hatched or young fish
b
: the young of animals other than fish
2
: very small adult fish
3
: members of a group or class : individuals
small fry
Etymology
Verb
Middle English frien "to fry," from early French frire (same meaning), from Latin frigere "to roast"
Noun
Middle English fry "recently hatched fish," from early French frie (same meaning), from freier, frier "to rub, spawn"
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