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

Beef tallow is turning up everywhere, from fast food fryers to home kitchens, and plenty of cooks are wondering how to actually use it. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026

After the game, Jerry Jones would not put Parker in the deep fryer. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 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

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