fry-up

noun

Definition of fry-upnext
British
as in fry

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Recent Examples of fry-up Experiencing the English countryside also means sampling a full English breakfast, known as a fry-up. — Mike Nolan, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025 My nephew had made his fry-up breakfast and, being well brought up, had cleaned the cooker top and turned everything off. — Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2023 The average cost of ingredients to make a traditional fry-up jumped by more than 22 percent from a year earlier in January. — BostonGlobe.com, 16 Feb. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fry-up
  1. fry
  2. roast
  3. barbecue
  4. picnic
  5. breakfast
  6. bake
  7. banquet
  8. dinner
Noun
  • On potatoes, that coating is what delivers the crisp exterior and fluffy center that defines a diner-style fry.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2026
  • In batches, carefully add the plantain slices and fry until the edges caramelize, about 5 minutes per side.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of fry
Noun
  • The food is more serious than your typical museum cafe, too, with a catch of the day (say, wahoo and black drum) and main dishes like roast duck leg and quiche.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Arrange in a single layer and roast, tossing occasionally, until tender and browned, 15–25 minutes.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of roast
Noun
  • Little Betty is the brainchild of Dominique Leach, master of barbecue and founder of Lexington Betty Smokehouse in the Pullman neighborhood.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • One of my favorite quotes about Kansas City barbecue comes from a news reporter in Milwaukee.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of barbecue
Noun
  • The park’s new features include a plaza, picnic pavilion, a BMX skills course spanning 10,000 to 14,000 square feet for all ages, redesigned playground and splash pad.
    — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Levon, the local sheriff, wants Pamela to bowl and go to town picnics, but Pamela can’t move forward — especially since Jason’s body was never retrieved after his drowning.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of picnic
Noun
  • People looking on, some still munching on mini quiche and green-chile breakfast potatoes, laughed.
    — Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Flint and Fennel, the all-day dining restaurant, serves a lavish breakfast buffet and elegant afternoon tea, while Solandra dishes up Mediterranean fare poolside.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of breakfast
Noun
  • Cover the container with a lid or foil and bake at 350 degrees about 3 hours or until done.
    — Candy Hom, AJC.com, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Press it into a baking dish, chill it for 20 minutes, and bake—that’s it.
    — Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of bake
Noun
  • Craig's Closet provides high school boys with access to new and gently used dress clothing at no cost for job interviews, internships, banquets and other special occasions.
    — Jessica Riley, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The royal banquet is supposed to be a celebration of Macbeth’s power, but the presence of the morally upright ghost spoils everything!
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of banquet
Noun
  • Salvia Terrace & Bar is open daily for breakfast and lunch, while Violetto serves dinner Wednesday through Sunday.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Serve it over rice or noodles or all by its lonesome for a hearty dinner that will take you back to the '90s.
    — Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of dinner

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“Fry-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fry-up. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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