frier

1 of 2

noun (1)

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

fryer

2 of 2

noun (2)

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r How to pronounce fryer (audio)
variants or less commonly frier
: something intended for or used in frying: such as
a
: a young chicken
b
: a deep utensil for frying foods

Examples of frier in a Sentence

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To add these, the Huots would need a larger kitchen with room for another frier. — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026 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
Noun
Beef tallow is turning up everywhere, from fast food fryers to home kitchens, and plenty of cooks are wondering how to actually use it. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 9 Oct. 2026 After the game, Jerry Jones would not put Parker in the deep fryer. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for frier

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First Known Use

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of frier was in 1851

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“Frier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frier. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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frier

variant of fryer

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