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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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Fish Fries Crispy catfish, golden hush puppies, and creamy coleslaw are all that is needed for a classic fish fry. Gabi De La Rosa, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2025 Adair said there will also be a Friday fish fry that may include cod, perch, corn bread and catfish. Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 4 Nov. 2025 America is your neighbors volunteering to run local elections or joining the PTA or helping out with a Main Street parade or a county fair or a town-wide fish fry. Billy Ray, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025 Other possible options include Philly-style brisket sandwiches, a brisket chili and even a Friday night fish fry. Charlotte Observer, 22 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 1 Dec. 2025.

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