English Lexicon

Deep-Fried Turkey

/diːp fraɪd ˈtɜːr.ki/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
Full Thesaurus

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A turkey that has been cooked by submerging it in hot oil, resulting in a crispy exterior and moist interior.

    "For Thanksgiving, we decided to prepare a deep-fried turkey for a change."
  2. 2

    A dish made from turkey that is deep-fried, often served with various sides.

    "The restaurant is famous for its deep-fried turkey served with cranberry sauce."

Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum

Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'deep-fried turkey' combines 'deep-fried', which originates from the cooking method of immersing food in hot oil, and 'turkey', a bird native to North America. The practice of deep-frying turkey became popular in the United States in the late 20th century, particularly during Thanksgiving celebrations.

Quick Vocabulary Retention Check

Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Deep-Fried Turkey"?

Thesaurus & Synonyms Graph

Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Deep-Fried Turkey"

Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.

View "Deep-Fried Turkey" Synonym Map