fryer

[frahy-er] /ˈfraɪ ər/
noun
1.
a person or thing that fries.
2.
something, as a young chicken, to be cooked by frying.
3.
deep fryer.
Also, frier.
Origin
1850-55; fry1 + -er1
Can be confused
friar, frier, fryer.
Examples from the web for fryer
  • Previously, restaurants had to pay to have fryer oil removed from their premises.
  • Make sure the fryer is used on a flat surface to reduce tipping.
  • Place the liquid propane gas tank and fryer so that any wind blows the heat of the fryer away from the gas tank.
British Dictionary definitions for fryer

fryer

/ˈfraɪə/
noun
1.
a person or thing that fries
2.
a young chicken suitable for frying
Word Origin and History for fryer
n.

also frier, 1851 of fish for frying, 1923 of chickens; from fry (v.).