fry
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: fries · frying
Sense 1
A method of cooking food. — To cook (something) in hot fat.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A method of cooking food. — To cook in hot fat.
Verb
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A long, thin fried piece of cut potato.
NounRegister: US
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A long, thin fried piece of other foods.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fry” mean?
A method of cooking food. — To cook (something) in hot fat.
Is “fry” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.