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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Also contaminated are fish, staples of Midwestern fish fries and fish boils, and an important part of the diet of Indigenous tribes, certain immigrant populations and communities of color. Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026 Meanwhile, between daily fish fries and hearty breakfasts at The Yard and battered cheese curds and craft cocktails at Branded, the hotel’s two eateries pack a lot of punch under one roof. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 19 May 2026 Customers who tried the viral wrap are coming back to try other menu items, Eichler said, like Crafty Cow's fish fry or burgers. Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 7 May 2026 Salt can absolutely ruin a good fish fry. Jack Hennessy, Outdoor Life, 29 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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