fry
Pronunciation: [fraɪ]
Word
Context: "cooking"
(verb) to cook food in hot oil or fat. When you fry something, you usually heat up some oil in a pan and add food, making it crispy on the outside and tasty.
Example
I like to fry eggs for breakfast every morning.
Example
She didn't fry the chicken; instead, she baked it in the oven.
Example
Can we fry some potatoes for dinner tonight?
Context: "food"
(noun) a dish made by frying food, often referring to deep-fried items like French fries. When you think of fries, you might think of crispy, golden pieces of potato.
Example
I ordered a burger with a side of fries at the restaurant.
Example
He wanted salad instead of fries with his meal.
Example
Would you like ketchup with your fries?
Context: "heat damage"
(verb) to cause something to be damaged or ruined by excessive heat, like cooking something too long. You might fry a pan if you leave it on the stove too long without food in it.
Example
I accidentally fry my lunch by forgetting it on the stove.
Example
I didn't fry the pizza; I took it out just in time.
Example
Did you fry the cake while it was in the oven?
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