fry-up

Definition of fry-upnext
British

Example Sentences

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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
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
Noun
  • After an outdoor hike, guests sit down for roast chestnut, regional wines, and smoked South Tyrolean meats.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Reduce it with chiles and molasses for a sticky glaze for roast chicken or use it in a tangy lamb chop marinade.
    — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Cornbread, barbecue chicken, grits and seasonal market vegetables now showcase Brock’s inventive, soulful cooking — and have brought diners back to the restaurant.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The business is owned by Ger Her who serves authentic Hmong dishes, including sausage with lemongrass, crispy pork belly, sticky rice, racks of ribs and barbecue chicken.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Those who couldn’t wait to give their new treats a taste formed impromptu picnics.
    — Laina Gustafson, Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The project, by developer Guardian Capital, also includes approximately one acre of open space, potentially including picnic and seating areas, play areas and connections to nearby walking trails.
    — Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Each location has avocado toast, açai bowls and breakfast sandwiches.
    — Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Yet amid all the decadent breakfasts and sparkling balls, one socialite found herself on a deeper mission as the days grew longer and a warm summer set in.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Bake this classic all the way through for a light and tender crumb, or cut the bake time short for serious gooey goodness in the center.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Sugar pie pumpkins, Cinderella pumpkins and Kabocha squash all bake well.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • At an event held at a West Sacramento wedding banquet hall earlier this month, Hilton tore into his rival.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The annual banquet funds the free writing classes at the library.
    — Anne Kniggendorf, Kansas City Star, 27 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Make no-knead pumpkin focaccia instead of dinner rolls or an easy three-ingredient curry pumpkin soup to start off your meal.
    — Jenn de la Vega, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 Oct. 2026
  • She was supposed to be having dinner with another friend, who couldn’t make it in the end.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026

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“Fry-up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fry-up. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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