fryer

noun

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r How to pronounce fryer (audio)
variants or less commonly
: 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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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 29 May. 2024.

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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