deep fryer
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of deep fryer
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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With interior chambers lined with perforated metal walls, the contraption somewhat resembles a fast-food restaurant’s deep fryer.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2025
Things were about to get sweaty in his vegan food truck and turning on its 75-pound deep fryer and 500-degree-Fahrenheit grill seemed like a bad idea.
From Salon • Aug. 29, 2023
According to the DOL, at least three workers operated a deep fryer, which is illegal for workers under 16.
From Washington Times • Jul. 26, 2023
Praise to the wizards at both Nana’s and Szechuan First for mastering the subtle art of the deep fryer, providing two terrific places to find fried chicken and fish.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022
He still felt like he had swallowed a deep fryer.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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