Definition of "fry"

Kid-friendly meaning of fry, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "fry" mean?

fry (verb) — to cook food in hot oil or fat.

Part of speechVerb Syllables1 (fry)

Example sentences using "fry"

Grade K–2
I fry an egg.
Grade 3–5
Dad showed me how to fry an egg without breaking the bright yellow yolk.
Grade 6–8
Frying food at the right temperature matters a lot, since oil too cool makes food soggy and greasy, while oil too hot burns the outside before the inside cooks.

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