frying

F4R1Y4I1N1G2
/ˈfɹaɪ.ɪŋ/

noun

The action of the verb fry.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of fry
nounfrying (plural fryings)

plural fryings

  1. The action of the verb fry.

    Mr. Pemoulie said the chefs tried various types of flour, multiple fryings, turning the batter into foam, and adding vodka to it (that idea stuck).

    2009 October 7, Julia Moskin, “Fried Chicken: A Migratory Bird”, in New York Times
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    There were signs of recent roastings and fryings, and Frank explained he’d been eating pretty well, making his way through frozen stocks from the shop.

    2020 September 1, Tom Lamont, “The butcher's shop that lasted 300 years (give or take)”, in The Guardian

Synonyms & antonyms

nouncooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle

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Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “frying,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/frying.

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