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
"I will respond to the voters of South Carolina," he told media who were at the fish fry.
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
There are dances, parades, ice hockey tournaments, games, and a fish fry.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024
“It’s some of Harry Clearwater’s homemade fish fry — Charlie’s favorite. The fridge keeps it drier.”
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
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