frier

1 of 2

noun (1)

fri·​er

less common spelling of fryer

: something intended for or used in frying: such as

a

: a young chicken

b

: a deep utensil for frying foods

fryer

2 of 2

noun (2)

fry·​er ˈfrī(-ə)r 

variants or less commonly frier

: something intended for or used in frying: such as

a

: a young chicken

b

: a deep utensil for frying foods

Examples of frier in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

To add these, the Huots would need a larger kitchen with room for another frier. — Longreads, 15 Sep. 2026

Dan’s yucca fritters came out from the frier mushy — another dunk in the oil helped crisp them up, but added an extra layer of grease. — Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 12 June 2024

Noun

By the time Morris arrived, firefighters inside had determined that a fire that started in a fryer was over, but the sprinklers from Kopper Kettle’s fire-suppression system had flooded everything. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 29 Sep. 2026

Are these on par with the sweet potato fries that come straight out of the fryer at my favorite burger spot? — Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (2)

1851, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing frier

• air fryer
• deep-fat fryer
• deep fryer

Rhymes for frier

• acquire
• attire
• bonfire
• campfire
• ceasefire
• conspire
• desire
• enquire
• entire
• greenbrier
• gunfire
• homebuyer

Kids Definition

frier

variant of fryer