fryer

noun

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 fryer in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven $300 $220 Amazon Air fryer this, air fryer that—does anyone remember the good old convection oven? —Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2024

If an easy-to-clean appliance is at the top of your list, consider a fryer with nonstick surfaces or one with dishwasher-safe drawers. —Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 4 Oct. 2024

If an easy-to-clean appliance is at the top of your list, consider a fryer with nonstick surfaces, or one with dishwasher-safe drawers. —Carly Monardo, Bon Appétit, 25 Sep. 2024

In 2011, the team built an 18-foot trailer furnished with a stove, a flat-top fryer, refrigeration and a sink. —Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fryer

• air fryer
• deep-fat fryer
• deep fryer

Kids Definition

fryer

noun

fry·​er

variants also frier

ˈfrī(-ə)r

1

: something (as a young chicken) suitable for frying

2

: a deep utensil for frying foods