fry

Meanings

• noun

  Food prepared by cooking sliced potatoes or other vegetables in hot oil until crispy and golden brown.

  - "Let's go to the diner and order some fresh fries with our burgers."
  - "The fries at this restaurant are famous for their crispy texture."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɹaɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /fɹaɪ/
   
   
   
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3. /fɹaɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

chip , french fry , fry-up

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fry
try , lie , sky , spry , buy , tie , die , fly , sly , shy , why

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Variants

List of all variants of fry that leads to same result
fried , fries , fry , frying , Christopher Fry , Christopher Harris , Fry , fry bread , fry breads , fry-up , fry-ups , deep-fried , deep-fries , deep-fry , deep-frying , fish fries , fish fry , French fries , French fry , french fries , french fry , French fried , French frying , french fried , french frying

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Etymology

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The word 'fry' comes from the Old English word 'friogan,' meaning 'to cook in hot oil or fat.'

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Trivia

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1. The world's largest serving of fries weighed 3,520 pounds and was made in 2012.

2. In Belgium, fries are traditionally served with mayonnaise instead of ketchup.

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Related Concepts

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1. French fries: A specific type of fry where potatoes are cut into long, thin strips and deep-fried.

2. Sweet potato fries: A variation of fries made from sweet potatoes, which are often seasoned with additional spices and served as a healthier alternative to regular fries.

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Culture

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Fries are a popular side dish in many cultures, particularly in North America and Europe. They are often served with burgers, sandwiches, or as a standalone snack. In some countries, fries are also called 'chips.'

How to Memorize "fry"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize golden brown fries sizzling in a pan of hot oil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fry' with the taste and texture of crispy potatoes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym 'Fried Potatoes Result In Great Eats' to memorize the word 'fry'.

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