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

By the time Morris arrived, firefighters inside had determined that a fire that started in a fryer was over, but the sprinklers from Kopper Kettle’s fire-suppression system had flooded everything. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Are these on par with the sweet potato fries that come straight out of the fryer at my favorite burger spot? — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

To reheat, bake nuggets in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven or 350-degree air-fryer until hot throughout, 18 to 20 minutes. — Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026

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