fish and chips

American  

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. fried fish fillets and French fries.

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fish and chips British  

noun

1. 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

The diplomats from Big Ranch have spent the past few weeks traveling around the continent, slathering it on escargot, quiches, croque monsieurs, kebabs, fish and chips, pierogies and raclette—or ranchclette.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

"We're busy producing fish and chips - that's what we came into the industry for - and you spend more and more of your time filling out forms and making sure you're compliant," he said.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

Rogue chip shops have been passing off catfish as "traditional fish and chips" to cut down on costs, the BBC has learned.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026

The classic recipe for fish and chips -- white fish deep-fried in batter, chips, and mushy peas, often with tartare sauce on the side -- dates back to the 1860s.

From Barron's ● Apr. 5, 2026

This time it was fish and chips which Mrs Wormwood had picked up in the fish and chip shop on her way home from bingo.

From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl