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

The gluten-free products are stored in a separate fridge, fried in a separate fryer, and always handled with gloves. — Elizabeth MacBride, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Place in the air fryer basket, lightly spray all over with olive oil, and season evenly with 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon black pepper. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Food grime and oil residue was found on the grill line and fryer station. — Sacbee.com, 14 Aug. 2026

Six roaches scaled the wall between the fryers and the mop sink. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fryer

• air fryer
• deep-fat fryer
• deep fryer

Rhymes for fryer

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

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