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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Other possible options include Philly-style brisket sandwiches, a brisket chili and even a Friday night fish fry. Charlotte Observer, 22 Sep. 2025 The Delta Men's Association received $1,700 worth of catfish for its fish fry. Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025 This place packs in the students with delicacies such as the Fishbowl (an enormous mix of liquors), while an older crowd shows up for the Friday fish fry. The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025 The experiences include a fish fry, a cheese-curd eating contest and a floral arrangement workshop. Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 2025.

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