fryer

noun

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r 

variants or less commonly frier

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Mansion burns to ground after turkey fryer in garage catches fire. —Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024

The original recipe for McDonald's French fries used beef tallow in the deep fryer until 1990, when the fast-food giant switched to vegetable oil. —Molly Davis, The Tennessean, 8 July 2024

The official cause of the fire remained under investigation on Monday, but a preliminary investigation determined the origin to be a turkey fryer inside the garage. —Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024

Changing fryer oil can cause burns and other employee injuries, such as slips and falls, resulting in workman’s compensation claims and driving up insurance costs. —Jeff Kiesel, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fryer

• air fryer
• deep-fat fryer
• deep fryer

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