fish fry
Americannoun
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a picnic or other gathering at which fish are fried and eaten.
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fried fish.
Etymology
Origin of fish fry
An Americanism dating back to 1815–25
Example Sentences
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His thing was like, “I want to put a fish fry on 70mm.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 17, 2025
For 33 years, Congressman Jim Clyburn's "world famous fish fry" has been a must-attend event for members of the Democratic Party hoping to make a splash on the national stage.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025
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
David W. Chen and Jon Cherry drove more than 800 miles across Kentucky, stopping at farms, diners, a fish fry and a livestock auction, to understand the politics of agriculture in states like Kentucky.
From New York Times • Nov. 1, 2023
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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