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fryer

American  
[frahy-er] / ˈfraɪ ər /
Or frier

noun

  1. a person or thing that fries.

  2. something, as a young chicken, to be cooked by frying.

  3. deep fryer.


fryer British  
/ ˈfraɪə /

noun

  1. a person or thing that fries

  2. a young chicken suitable for frying

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of fryer

First recorded in 1850–55; fry 1 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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In one study, the team partnered with researchers at Washington State University to use a specially designed microwave fryer.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

Each eligible household can receive one energy-efficient cooking appliance, including an air fryer, along with access to free healthy cooking sessions.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

It was also the world’s biggest bird fryer, incinerating thousands of birds a year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

My panini press — a hulking little beast that has formally replaced my air fryer because I love a griddled sandwich that much — handles the job beautifully.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

Beto picked pineapple, still warm from the fryer.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez

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