Fry: meaning, definitions and examples

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fry

 

[ fraɪ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

cooking

Fry refers to the cooking method of food by submerging it in hot oil or fat. It is a popular method for preparing foods such as French fries, fried chicken, and fried fish.

Synonyms

cook, deep-fry, saute

Examples of usage

  • The chef will fry the potatoes until they are golden brown.
  • My mom likes to fry the chicken in a cast iron skillet.
  • You can fry the fish in vegetable oil for a healthier option.
Context #2 | Verb

informal

To fry can also mean to cook something quickly at high heat, often in a pan with oil or butter. It is commonly used in the context of cooking eggs or bacon.

Synonyms

grill, sear, sizzle

Examples of usage

  • I like to fry my eggs sunny-side up.
  • She fries bacon for breakfast every morning.
  • He fried the vegetables in a wok for dinner.

Translations

Translations of the word "fry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fritar

🇮🇳 तलना (talna)

🇩🇪 braten

🇮🇩 menggoreng

🇺🇦 смажити

🇵🇱 smażyć

🇯🇵 揚げる (ageru)

🇫🇷 frire

🇪🇸 freír

🇹🇷 kızartmak

🇰🇷 튀기다 (twigida)

🇸🇦 يقلي (yaqli)

🇨🇿 smažit

🇸🇰 pražiť

🇨🇳 油炸 (yóu zhá)

🇸🇮 cvreti

🇮🇸 steikja

🇰🇿 қуыру

🇬🇪 შეწვა (shetshva)

🇦🇿 qızartmaq

🇲🇽 freír

Word origin

The word 'fry' originated from the Old English word 'frēosan', meaning 'to fry' or 'to roast'. The cooking method of frying has been used for centuries as a way to cook food quickly and add a crispy texture. Over time, frying has become a popular cooking technique around the world, with various cultures incorporating it into their cuisines.

See also: frying.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,507, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.