fry bread

noun

: quick bread cooked (as by American Indians) by deep-frying

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Participants can savor traditional fry bread in a cozy yurt, enjoying a truly immersive experience in Indigenous culture and sustainable tourism. Laura Begley Bloom, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 That extends from the game announcers peppering their analysis with talk of fry bread to the large, likable ensemble of Indigenous actors — though almost none of Jimmy’s teammates are granted much in the way of individual personalities or backstories. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024 Rollies Mexican Patio in Tucson Chapter: Golden and Crunchy: Crispy tacos, taquitos and flautas, fry bread tacos, tacos dorados, and San Antonio–style puffy tacos. Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 25 Oct. 2024 Since then, fry bread has become a ubiquitous staple passed down through generations and sometimes sold to tourists visiting native lands. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fry bread 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fry bread was in 1932

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“Fry bread.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fry%20bread. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

fry bread

noun
: quick bread cooked in deep fat
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