Meaning of Fry
In simple words: To cook food in hot oil until it's crispy.
Fry in a sentence
- fried fish
- We had fried chicken for dinner.
- the smell of bacon frying
- Fry the onions gently in oil.
- You'll fry on the beach if you're not careful.
How to use Fry
Use 'fry' when talking about cooking in oil. It’s commonly used in informal and everyday contexts. Avoid in very formal culinary texts.
Grammar pattern
fry + object
Memory hint
Think of the sound 'fry' like a sizzling sound of food in hot oil.
Related words
Synonyms for Fry
- sauté
- sear
- pan-fry
- deep-fry
- cook
Common mistakes with Fry
- Confusing 'fry' with 'bake' — frying is in oil, baking is in the oven.
- Using 'fry' without an object — it should always be something you are frying.
- Incorrect verb forms — forgetting the past tense 'fried'.
Fry appears in
Fry in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
قلي
طهي الطعام في زيت ساخن حتى يصبح مقرمشاً.
- Bengaliবাংলা
ভাজা
খাবার গরম তেলে মুচমুচে করে ভাজা।
- GermanDeutsch
Braten (in Fett)
Essen in heißem Öl knusprig braten.
- SpanishEspañol
Freír
Cocinar comida en aceite caliente hasta que esté crujiente.
- Persianفارسی
سرخ کردن، سوختن
غذا رو توی روغن داغ میپزنن تا ترد بشه.
- FrenchFrançais
Frire
Cuire des aliments dans de l'huile chaude jusqu'à ce qu'ils soient croustillants.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तलना
खाने को गरम तेल में कुरकुरा होने तक पकाना।
- ItalianItaliano
Friggere
Cuocere il cibo in olio caldo finché non diventa croccante.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Fritar
Cozinhar comida em óleo quente até ficar crocante.
- RussianРусский
Жарить
Приготовить еду в горячем масле до хрустящей корочки.
- Urduاردو
تَلنا، تلنا
کھانے کو گرم تیل میں کرسپی ہونے تک پکانا۔
- Chinese中文
炸
用热油煮食物直到变脆。
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Frequently asked questions about Fry
What does Fry mean?
To cook food in hot oil until it's crispy.
What is the definition of Fry?
to cook something in hot fat or oil; to be cooked in hot fat or oil
How do you use Fry in a sentence?
fried fish
Can you give another example of Fry?
We had fried chicken for dinner.
What are synonyms for Fry?
Common alternatives include sauté, sear, pan-fry, deep-fry, cook.
What is the opposite of Fry?
Opposite meanings include boil, steam.
What words go with Fry?
It commonly pairs with gently, lightly, in.
What are common mistakes when using Fry?
Confusing 'fry' with 'bake' — frying is in oil, baking is in the oven. Using 'fry' without an object — it should always be something you are frying. Incorrect verb forms — forgetting the past tense 'fried'.
How do you pronounce Fry?
US: /["/fraɪ/","/fraɪz/","/fraɪd/","/ˈfraɪɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/fraɪ/","/fraɪz/","/fraɪd/","/ˈfraɪɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Fry?
Use 'fry' when talking about cooking in oil. It’s commonly used in informal and everyday contexts. Avoid in very formal culinary texts.
What CEFR level is Fry?
"Fry" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.





