noun

fryer

Fryer (noun) means an appliance or pan used for frying food. Example: “They bought an air fryer to make healthier chips.”

noun

An appliance or pan used for frying food.

"They bought an air fryer to make healthier chips."

A young chicken suitable for frying.

"The recipe calls for a whole fryer, cut into pieces."

How to use fryer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA machine for frying food, or a young chicken meant for frying.

Common pairings

deep fryer air fryer

fryers plural, Fryers plural

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They bought an air _____ to make healthier chips.

From fry plus the agent suffix -er, "one who or thing that fries."

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What does “fryer” mean?

The word “fryer” means an appliance or pan used for frying food. In plain terms, a machine for frying food, or a young chicken meant for frying.

How do you use “fryer” in a sentence?

Here is “fryer” used in a sentence: “They bought an air fryer to make healthier chips.”

What part of speech is “fryer”?

“Fryer” is a noun.

How many meanings does “fryer” have?

“Fryer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an appliance or pan used for frying food.

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