Word
fryer
Phoneticsfry·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹaɪɝ/
UK/fɹˈaɪɐ/
Cooking
Definition
n. a person who cooks food in a pan of hot oil. You might also use this word to describe the machine or pan used for frying.
n. a person who prepares food by frying it in oil or fat; also refers to the vessel or appliance used for this process.
Examples
“The fryer prepared a fresh batch of golden fries.”
“The kitchen staff cleaned the fryer after the lunch rush to ensure the oil remained clean for the next shift.”
“The professional fryer maintained a consistent oil temperature to ensure the chicken was perfectly crispy without becoming overly greasy.”
Examples
simple
“The fryer prepared a fresh batch of golden fries.”
contextual
“The kitchen staff cleaned the fryer after the lunch rush to ensure the oil remained clean for the next shift.”
complex
“The professional fryer maintained a consistent oil temperature to ensure the chicken was perfectly crispy without becoming overly greasy.”
Real-World Examples
“Batch cooking and using an air fryer or microwave rather than heating up the oven for a small item can save energy.” “Instead, she made as many meals as possible using her air fryer, even boiling eggs and cooking steak in it.” Etymology
From fry + -er (agent noun suffix) or + -er (patient suffix).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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