fryer

noun

variants also frier
Definition of fryernext
as in oven

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Recent Examples of fryer 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 Reheat refrigerated nuggets in a 400-degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 15 minutes or a 350-degree air-fryer for 8 to 10 minutes. — Martha Stewart, 19 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
  • This is arranged in a galley style layout and is equipped with a sink, an oven and propane-powered cooktop, a microwave, plus quite a bit of cabinetry and counter space for a tiny house of this size.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The Volta, from old-school Italian pizza oven makers Fontana, does.
    — Editors of Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of oven
Noun
  • The main studio has a full kitchen, dinner seating for six, and a fireplace, while the library studio has a vintage wood-burning stove and a daybed for reading.
    — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026
  • The library inside will pull you back indoors, though, as will the wood-burning stove on chilly nights.
    — Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of stove
Noun
  • Instead of relying on a separate missile for every target, the reusable system carries high-power microwave technology intended to disrupt drone electronics.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Finished in black, it's equipped with a sink, a small fridge/freezer, a microwave, and a quartz counter.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of microwave
Noun
  • This matters because young broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) require very warm conditions to mature.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Pumpkin Black Bean Enchiladas A quick trip under the broiler is enough to melt and brown the cheese on top of these weeknight-friendly enchiladas—no lengthy bake required.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of broiler
Noun
  • 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
  • The roaster was also tapped as a finalist for the 2023 awards, when the company was under its original ownership.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of roaster
Noun
  • 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
  • Open floor plans have turned the kitchen into part of the living room, so the coffee maker, toaster and tangle of cords are on display from the couch.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of toaster
Noun
  • La Grande Épicerie’s fish stand was remodeled two years ago, including with mosaics by Parisian artist Mathilde Jonquière, and the rotisserie corner has been relooked more recently.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Both start with a rotisserie bird and, thank god, these exist.
    — Emma Laperruque, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of rotisserie

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