fryer

noun

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r How to pronounce fryer (audio)
variants or less commonly frier
Synonyms of fryernext
: 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

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Five landed on clean utensils and a fryer basket. David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 The actor has shown a long-running interest in food, from sharing a muffin recipe featuring instant espresso as a surprising secret ingredient to appearances related to food and drinks, including ads for Raisin Bran, a turkey fryer safety PSA and his own wine-tasting series, Tasting Table reported. Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 On April 18, that reverence will look like music, laughter and a line of people waiting for something hot out of the fryer — a simple plate carrying stories from across the world, all landing in one place. Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 There, an employee fires up a machine that tosses small rings of doughnut batter into a fryer. Jenna Thompson april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fryer

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fryer was in 1851

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“Fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fryer. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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

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