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fish fry

American  

noun

  1. a picnic or other gathering at which fish are fried and eaten.

  2. fried fish.

Etymology

Origin of fish fry

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

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"I will respond to the voters of South Carolina," he told media who were at the fish fry.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

The chicken fry and fish fry feature the same recipes used by the restaurant.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

However, in increasingly ice-free waters, extensive fields of underwater vegetation may emerge, serving as habitats for fish fry and other organisms.

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2024

There are dances, parades, ice hockey tournaments, games, and a fish fry.

From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024

Several of the people I met weren't actually related but had been at the fish fry on the day of the crime.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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