noun
Uncommon
frying
FREYE-ihng
Frying (noun) means the action of cooking food in hot fat or oil. Example: “The smell of frying filled the kitchen.”
noun
1
The action of cooking food in hot fat or oil.
"The smell of frying filled the kitchen."
How to use frying
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action or process of frying food.
Common pairings
frying pan
stir frying
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Word forms
- Plural
- fryings
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Synonyms
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sauteing
Rhymes for frying
See all rhymes for frying →Frequently asked questions
What does “frying” mean?
The word “frying” means the action of cooking food in hot fat or oil. In plain terms, the action or process of frying food.
How do you pronounce “frying”?
“Frying” is pronounced FREYE-ihng (/ˈfɹaɪ.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “frying” in a sentence?
Here is “frying” used in a sentence: “The smell of frying filled the kitchen.”
What part of speech is “frying”?
“Frying” is a noun.
Is “frying” a common word?
“Frying” is an uncommon word in modern English.
