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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During his trip south, the governor will also stop at Rep. Jim Clyburn’s (D-SC) annual fish fry. Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 2 May 2025 In addition to its regular menu, the Music Box is in Lent mode with its popular fish fry. Sam Allard, Axios, 28 Mar. 2025 Lent is back and that means fish fry specials have returned for the traditional Catholic meat-free Fridays. Nick Halter, Axios, 7 Mar. 2025 Hammond Bishop Noll Institute: 1519 Hoffman St. — Bishop Noll will host Lenten fish fry dinners from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. April 4,and April 11. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 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 24 May. 2025.

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