fried; frying
1
: to cook in a pan or on a griddle over heat especially with the use of fat
2
slang
: electrocute sense 2
3
: to damage or destroy (an electrical device or its circuitry) by overheating especially as a result of unusually high voltage
1
: to undergo frying
2
: to get very hot or burn as if being fried
bodies frying on the beach
plural fries
1
: a social gathering or picnic where food is fried and eaten
a fish fry
2
a
: a dish of something fried
b
: french fry
—usually plural
a burger and fries
c
: a vegetable prepared in the style of a french fry
—usually plural
carrot fries
plural fry
1
a
: recently hatched or juvenile fishes
b
: the young of other animals
2
: very small adult fishes
3
: members of a group or class : individuals
small fry
Examples of fry in a Sentence
Verb
They fried some chicken for us.
We could smell the onions frying.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Wonderfully fried chicken thighs with hot sauce, chipotle aioli, coleslaw and pickles — so satisfying.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Home and Kitchen Gifts The joy of the holidays can often be found in the kitchen, so giving gifts that bring people together over food, such as the viral Ninja ice cream maker, delicious hot chocolate mixes, or a delectable French fry seasoning kit, can be extra meaningful.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Choose from a select menu of entrees, including a 6-ounce sirloin steak, country fried chicken, pulled pork served with two sides and a soft drink, tea or coffee.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Wonderfully fried chicken thighs with hot sauce, chipotle aioli, coleslaw and pickles — so satisfying.
—Alex Golden, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
Buffalo Wild Wings Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active military.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 5 Nov. 2024
Home and Kitchen Gifts The joy of the holidays can often be found in the kitchen, so giving gifts that bring people together over food, such as the viral Ninja ice cream maker, delicious hot chocolate mixes, or a delectable French fry seasoning kit, can be extra meaningful.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fry. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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fry
2 of 3 noun
plural fries
1
: something fried
2
: a get-together where fried food is eaten
a fish fry
fry
3 of 3 noun
plural fry
1
a
: recently hatched or young fish
b
: the young of animals other than fish
2
: very small adult fish
3
: members of a group or class : individuals
small fry
Etymology
Verb
Middle English frien "to fry," from early French frire (same meaning), from Latin frigere "to roast"
Noun
Middle English fry "recently hatched fish," from early French frie (same meaning), from freier, frier "to rub, spawn"
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