fryer

noun

variants also frier
Definition of fryernext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of fryer For odors, set a small bowl filled with vinegar or lemon juice in the air fryer basket. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2026 After the game, Jerry Jones would not put Parker in the deep fryer. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for fryer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fryer
  1. oven
  2. stove
  3. microwave
  4. broiler
  5. roaster
  6. toaster
  7. rotisserie
Noun
  • Coral Gables’ Eating House didn’t have an overwhelming number of inspection violations — just a dirty dozen — but did have an overwhelming number of roaches found in an oven drawer last week.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Teacup Tiny Homes The kitchen, meanwhile, is equipped with a sink, an oven and propane-powered cooktop, a microwave, and a fridge/freezer.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • It was situated on a lovely, small piece of land, with a pool and a garden for the summer and a wood stove for the winter.
    — Merritt Tierce, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Use a microfiber cloth and a suitable household cleaner to spruce up cabinet fronts, handles, and appliance exteriors, paying extra attention to areas around the stove where grease tends to collect.
    — Brigitt Earley, Martha Stewart, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • It's equipped with a sink, a fridge/freezer, a microwave, an induction cooktop, and a ton of storage for a house this size, including both upper and lower cabinetry.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026
  • It was called any and everything from a ‘Magic Mouse on wheels’ to a dishwasher or microwave, and even considered a late April Fool’s joke by some fans.
    — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • Top with an even layer of marshmallows and place under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Move a rack 6 inches from the broiler (or more if needed for your pan to fit), and preheat it to high.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • The need is especially acute for small businesses like the coffee roaster in Colombia.
    — Michael Miebach, Time, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Rochester was opened at the time by its head brewer Marshall Van Tuyl, head roaster Philip Enloe and around a dozen other co-owners, according to Feast.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of roaster
Noun
  • Worried about artificial intelligence destroying all of humanity soon, or, alternatively, turning your toaster or other home appliances against you?
    — Paul Knoepfler, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
  • That makes the toaster, the dish rack and the tangle of cords part of the living room view.
    — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • That includes a one percentage point surcharge on catering and prepared meals like rotisserie chickens that are sold at supermarkets.
    — Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Oct. 2026
  • No antibiotics are ever used for Sam’s Club rotisserie chickens, and this tender pulled rotisserie-style chicken meat comes fully cooked and ready to use.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of rotisserie

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“Fryer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fryer. Accessed 13 Nov. 2026.

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