fish and chips

American

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

fried fish fillets and French fries.

fish and chips British

noun

fish fillets coated with batter and deep-fried, eaten with potato chips

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Etymology

Origin of fish and chips

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

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Fish and chips is a British family favourite equally enjoyed around the table on a Friday night or out of the paper on an often overcast beach.

From BBC • Aug. 25, 2024

Fish and chips in hand, Prime Minister Boris Johnson once promised to "build back batter" from the pandemic.

From Reuters • May 26, 2022

Fish and chips is ingrained in the nation’s identity, said Crook.

From The Guardian • Aug. 18, 2019

Fish and chips, another pub classic, were better than average.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2018

"Let's go celebrate! We'll splurge at a restaurant! Fish and chips, my family?"

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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