fry-up

Definition of fry-upnext
British

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of fry-up Experiencing the English countryside also means sampling a full English breakfast, known as a fry-up. Mike Nolan, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 This felt embarrassing, as the waitstaff began to recognize me: the American who came downstairs as soon as the restaurant opened for another fry-up. Esmé Weijun Wang, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024 My nephew had made his fry-up breakfast and, being well brought up, had cleaned the cooker top and turned everything off. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023 The average cost of ingredients to make a traditional fry-up jumped by more than 22 percent from a year earlier in January. BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fry-up
Noun
  • Allen tells the story of how, on a lunch break, Hanks once ate a French fry off his plate, leaving Allen aghast.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 18 June 2026
  • Air-fry drumsticks 15 to 18 minutes or thighs 25 to 30 minutes or until done (175°F), turning once and coating with additional cooking spray or oil halfway through cooking.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Part Rotary meeting, part dinner party and part roast, the event featured speakers who reflected on King’s life and his time in Rotary.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026
  • Her Roast Chicken with Red Wine Vinegar and Honey takes a familiar roast chicken up a notch by calling for browning the spatchcocked bird before roasting and finishing it with a simple pan sauce.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Outside, residents will find another pool, a full-size tennis court, cabanas, barbecue areas and a playground.
    Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 June 2026
  • Known for combining several classic chip flavors into one bag, Patio Chips feature a mix of dill, ketchup, barbecue, and salt & vinegar chips.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Attendees can bring their chairs, blankets or favorite picnic dinner to the concert.
    Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
  • Order your lunch to take with you for a beach picnic or enjoy it on the restaurant’s rooftop patio.
    Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • The Roscommon Room serves as an indoor extension of the Ocean Terrace and offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
    Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Casual Whippoorwill Lounge does buffet breakfasts and simple lunches, while dinner spot Three Sisters is elegant.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Noun
  • Cover it with foil then chill and bake as directed, adding 10 minutes to the first bake time.
    Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
  • Most candied nut recipes call for a low-and-slow bake in the oven, but this recipe cooks quickly on the stove.
    Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Workers want pay and benefits in line with what the union says is the new citywide standard, which is a minimum wage of $30 per hour for non-tipped workers by 2028, a 15-room daily quota for housekeeping workers, 18% banquet gratuity and more, the release says.
    Laura Fay, CBS News, 21 June 2026
  • The decor is smart and clubby–polished parquet floors, green leather banquets and chairs–and the vibe is wonderfully convivial with live piano music and a busy bar.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The actress wore a striped T-shirt, one of her go-tos, and trousers with a bright blue bag for a simple outfit that can easily be reworn for sightseeing or dinner.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
  • The relaxed tank and flowy wide-leg pants are comfortable enough for a long flight but still look put-together for sightseeing, lunch, or dinner.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026

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“Fry-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fry-up. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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