Word
frying
Phoneticsfry·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɹaɪɪŋ/
UK/fɹˈaɪɪŋ/
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. the act of cooking food in hot oil or fat.
n. the action or process of cooking food in heated fat or oil.
Examples
“Frying is a very fast way to cook fish.”
“The recipe requires frying the onions until they are golden brown and soft.”
“While deep frying produces a crisp texture, many health-conscious cooks prefer stir frying as it requires significantly less oil and preserves the crunch of the vegetables.”
Examples
simple
“Frying is a very fast way to cook fish.”
contextual
“The recipe requires frying the onions until they are golden brown and soft.”
complex
“While deep frying produces a crisp texture, many health-conscious cooks prefer stir frying as it requires significantly less oil and preserves the crunch of the vegetables.”
Usage
Often used as a gerund or as part of a compound noun like 'frying pan'.
Synonyms
Word family
- 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.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL 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: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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