Fish Fry

Pronunciation: /fɪʃ fraɪ/

Definitions of fish fry

noun a meal or event where fish is fried and served as the main dish

Example Sentences

A1 I went to a fish fry with my family last weekend.

A2 The local church is hosting a fish fry fundraiser next month.

B1 I love the crispy batter they use at the annual fish fry event.

B2 The fish fry at the beach was a huge success with plenty of delicious seafood.

C1 The chef prepared a gourmet fish fry with a variety of fresh fish and homemade sauces.

C2 Attending the exclusive fish fry hosted by the famous seafood restaurant was a culinary delight.

Examples of fish fry in a Sentence

formal The community center is hosting a fish fry fundraiser this weekend.

informal Hey, are you going to the fish fry at the park on Friday?

slang Let's hit up that fish fry joint down the street for dinner.

figurative The debate turned into a fish fry as both candidates traded heated arguments.

Grammatical Forms of fish fry

• plural: fish fries
• comparative: more fish fry
• superlative: most fish fry
• present tense: fish fry
• future tense: will fish fry
• perfect tense: have fish fried
• continuous tense: are fish frying
• singular: fish fry
• positive degree: fish fry
• infinitive: to fish fry
• gerund: frying fish
• participle: fried fish

Origin and Evolution of fish fry

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The term 'fish fry' originated in the United States, specifically in the Southern regions where frying fish is a popular cooking method.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a social gathering where fish is fried and served, the term 'fish fry' has evolved to also refer to the meal itself, typically consisting of fried fish, hush puppies, coleslaw, and other side dishes.