fry bread
noun
: quick bread cooked (as by American Indians) by deep-frying
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Sherman clicked to a slide depicting fry bread, also known as Indian tacos, which is like unsweetened funnel cake, served with toppings such as cheese and ground beef. 
Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 In addition to several hearty versions of the Navajo taco, including traditional and veggie versions, Navajo Hogan serves both plain and sweet fry bread — and both are a nice complement to the mutton stew, served on Saturdays. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 As The Tribune’s Kathy Stephenson noted in 2006, Utah scones are basically fry bread. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Native American chefs will prepare chowders, fish, wild game, seasonal fruit beverages, Indian tacos, burgers, fry bread and desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2022 Now, fry bread is a symbol of perseverance and tradition, and a favorite treat everywhere from powwows to family gatherings. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 4 May 2022 Golden, crisp rounds of fry bread are a taste of home for many in the Navajo Nation, as well as a reminder of a tragic history. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 4 May 2022 Beans and red chile beef top crispy-chewy fry bread for the massive Indian taco. Jackie Tran, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022 Steamed corn stew requires few ingredients, just dried steamed corn kernels, water, salt and mutton or lamb, served with fry bread or tortillas on the side. Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2021 See More
Carolyn Kormann, The New Yorker, 12 Sep. 2022 In addition to several hearty versions of the Navajo taco, including traditional and veggie versions, Navajo Hogan serves both plain and sweet fry bread — and both are a nice complement to the mutton stew, served on Saturdays. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 As The Tribune’s Kathy Stephenson noted in 2006, Utah scones are basically fry bread. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 22 Aug. 2022 Native American chefs will prepare chowders, fish, wild game, seasonal fruit beverages, Indian tacos, burgers, fry bread and desserts. Susan Dunne, Hartford Courant, 8 Aug. 2022 Now, fry bread is a symbol of perseverance and tradition, and a favorite treat everywhere from powwows to family gatherings. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 4 May 2022 Golden, crisp rounds of fry bread are a taste of home for many in the Navajo Nation, as well as a reminder of a tragic history. Jen Rose Smith, CNN, 4 May 2022 Beans and red chile beef top crispy-chewy fry bread for the massive Indian taco. Jackie Tran, Bon Appétit, 18 Feb. 2022 Steamed corn stew requires few ingredients, just dried steamed corn kernels, water, salt and mutton or lamb, served with fry bread or tortillas on the side. Priscilla Totiyapungprasert, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
1932, in the meaning defined above