fry bread

noun

: quick bread cooked by deep-frying
In Indigenous cultures, fry bread can inspire fierce clashes over ingredients and judgmental whispering about technique.—Kevin Noble Maillard

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There will be food ranging from Indian fry bread to tacos. — Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Aug. 2025 Guests can also munch on fry bread and an assortment of vegan dishes from local Native food vendors. — Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 10 Dec. 2025 Activities included walking the fire circle to offer prayers, sampling authentic Native American food like fry bread, and learning about the various tribal heritages. — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2025 The city of Denver’s preferred choice to lead concessions at Lookout Mountain is partnering with a local restaurant chain known for its fry bread tacos piled with bison and Native American corn. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fry bread

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fry bread was in 1932

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fry bread

noun
: quick bread cooked in deep fat
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