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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Salt can absolutely ruin a good fish fry. Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 Apr. 2026 His annual fish fry is a must-attend event for any Democrat with White House ambitions. Robert Costa, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026 Northern Wisconsin has always been best-known for its miles of forests and legendary Friday fish fries, but the region has another claim to fame – its stunning waterfalls. Shelby Deering, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2026 That’s why the uncertainty around the fish fry matters. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026 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 9 May. 2026.

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