frier

noun

fri·​er

less common spelling of fryer

: something intended for or used in frying: such as
a
: a young chicken
b
: a deep utensil for frying foods

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From Kamala Harris' teenage résumé to Donald Trump in an apron working a frier, McDonald's has become a noteworthy topic in the 2024 election campaign. David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024 Dan’s yucca fritters came out from the frier mushy — another dunk in the oil helped crisp them up, but added an extra layer of grease. Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024 The cost of diesel to power the fishing boats, the sunflower oil to fry the fish and the electricity to run the friers have all skyrocketed as a consequence of the war in Ukraine, figures from the U.K.’s Office of National Statistics show. Josh Lederman, NBC News, 1 Jan. 2024 The causes included pandemic and home cooking fatigue, plus the rise of yet another novelty appliance—the air frier. Annalisa Merelli, Quartz, 13 June 2023 Who can resist a batch of fries fresh from the frier? Christopher Michel, Country Living, 2 Feb. 2023

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“Frier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frier. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

frier

variant of fryer

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