fish fry

noun

1
: a picnic or supper featuring fried fish
2
: fried fish

Examples of fish fry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web February 14 marked Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, which means, among other things, fish fry season. Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Feb. 2024 Click the link to find a list of over 40 fish fries in Louisville for Lent. Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024 Kentucky fish fries open March 29 Bradford Masonic Lodge, 5403 Madison Pike, Independence. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 14 Feb. 2024 The dining room overlooks Lake Michigan, and all the traditional fare is here including a Friday night fish fry, and signature ice cream drinks like Brandy Alexanders and grasshoppers. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 May 2023 See all Example Sentences for fish fry 

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Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 27 Jul. 2024.

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