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frying

 

[ ˈfraɪɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cooking

The process of cooking food in hot oil or fat, typically in a shallow pan.

Synonyms

cooking, pan-frying, sauteing

Examples of usage

  • I love the sound of frying bacon in the morning.
  • She was frying some vegetables for dinner.
Context #2 | Verb

action

To cook food in hot oil or fat, typically in a shallow pan.

Synonyms

cook, pan-fry, saute

Examples of usage

  • He was frying up some eggs for breakfast.
  • The chef fried the chicken until it was golden brown.

Translations

Translations of the word "frying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fritura

🇮🇳 तलना (Talanā)

🇩🇪 Braten

🇮🇩 penggorengan

🇺🇦 смаження

🇵🇱 smażenie

🇯🇵 揚げる (Ageru)

🇫🇷 frire

🇪🇸 freír

🇹🇷 kızartma

🇰🇷 튀김 (Twigim)

🇸🇦 قلي (Qali)

🇨🇿 smažení

🇸🇰 vyprážanie

🇨🇳 煎 (Jiān)

🇸🇮 praženje

🇮🇸 steik

🇰🇿 қуыру (Quyru)

🇬🇪 შეწვა (Shetsva)

🇦🇿 qızartma

🇲🇽 freír

Etymology

The word 'frying' originated from the Old English word 'frēosan' which means 'to fry'. The method of frying food has been practiced for centuries, with evidence of frying dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Romans. Frying is a popular cooking technique due to the delicious flavor and crispy texture it adds to food.

See also: fry.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,716, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.