English Explanatory Dictionary

fryer

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A machine or container for frying food.
  2. A fish suitable for frying.
  3. A young chicken suitable for frying; a pullet or cockerel.
  4. One who fries.
name
  1. A surname originating as an occupation.
  2. An unincorporated community in Caldwell County, Kentucky, United States.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-fryer.wav

Word forms

fryer fryers frier

Etymology

From fry + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix).

Derived words

air fryer deep-fat fryer deep fryer

Translations

Bulgarian: бройлер Finnish: paistokana
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