fish fry

American  

noun

1. a picnic or other gathering at which fish are fried and eaten.

2. fried fish.

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Etymology

Origin of fish fry

An Americanism dating back to 1815–25

Example Sentences

His thing was like, “I want to put a fish fry on 70mm.”

From Los Angeles Times

There are terrific scenes of fish fries, political rallies and all-night drunken benders.

From The Wall Street Journal

"I will respond to the voters of South Carolina," he told media who were at the fish fry.

From BBC

But nobody wants Remmick at this fish fry, and the rules of vampirism, and the Culture, explain why he can’t force his way in.

From Salon

Since settling in Asheville, she has focused on Good Hot Fish, which she describes as a “modern-day fish camp” celebrating Black ingenuity, fish fries, ancestral influences and the richness of regional food traditions.

From Salon

Related Words

• barbecue
• cookout
• excursion
• outing