English · Food & Drink
fried
/fraɪd/
[/fraɪd/]
cooked in hot fat
Beginneradjective
Definition
Fried food has been cooked in hot oil or fat in a pan.
Example
She served crispy fried chicken with a side of golden chips and tangy sauce.
She served crispy fried chicken with a side of golden chips and tangy sauce.
Etymology
Past participle of 'fry', from Old French 'frire', from Latin 'frigere'.
How & Where It’s Used
Describes food cooked in hot fat; can be shallow- or deep-fried.