fry

B2 · Upper Intermediate Informal

v. to feel very hot, usually because of the sun or weather.

v. to be subjected to intense heat or solar radiation; often used figuratively to describe physical discomfort.

“We were absolutely frying on the beach because we forgot the umbrella.”

“Without any air conditioning in the office, the staff were practically frying during the record-breaking July heatwave.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking American English

n. long, thin pieces of potato that have been cooked in oil.

n. a strip of potato that has been deep-fried; typically used in the plural form.

“Do you want a large order of fries with your burger?”

“The restaurant is famous for its hand-cut fries, which are double-fried to achieve a golden exterior and a fluffy interior.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Cooking British English · Dialect

n. a meal consisting of several different fried foods, like eggs, bacon, and sausages.

n. a cooked breakfast or meal consisting primarily of fried items such as eggs, bacon, and sausages.

“We had a massive fry at a small café in Dublin.”

“After a long night, the hikers stopped at a local diner for a traditional fry to fuel their journey back down the mountain.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. very young, small fish.

n. recently hatched or very young fish; often used collectively.

Español:alevín

“The shallow water near the shore was full of tiny fish fry.”

“Conservationists are concerned that the pollution in the estuary is preventing the salmon fry from reaching maturity.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Computing Informal

v. to destroy an electronic device with too much electricity.

v. to destroy or disable an electronic circuit or device through an electrical surge or overheating.

“The lightning strike managed to fry my computer's motherboard.”

“If you plug that European appliance into a high-voltage outlet without a converter, you will likely fry the internal components instantly.”