frier

1 of 2

noun (1)

fri·​er

less common spelling of fryer

: something intended for or used in frying: such as

a

: a young chicken

b

: a deep utensil for frying foods

fryer

2 of 2

noun (2)

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r 

variants or less commonly frier

: something intended for or used in frying: such as

a

: a young chicken

b

: a deep utensil for frying foods

Examples of frier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Dan’s yucca fritters came out from the frier mushy — another dunk in the oil helped crisp them up, but added an extra layer of grease. — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024

The causes included pandemic and home cooking fatigue, plus the rise of yet another novelty appliance—the air frier. — Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 13 June 2023

Noun

But then so much else happens in the fight that the fryer gets lost in the sauce. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

San Pedro serves tacos on homemade tortillas and tortilla chips fresh out of the fryer. — Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing frier

• air fryer
• deep-fat fryer
• deep fryer

Rhymes for frier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

Kids Definition

frier

variant of fryer