fish and chips

noun

(used with a singular or plural verb)

1. fried fish fillets and French fries.

fish and chips

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of fish and chips¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Their halibut fish and chips, spruce tip wings, and beer cheese soup are sure to warm you up and satisfy.

From Salon

Derringer resents Clarke, who can’t take him seriously, for having seemed to endorse his opponent by taking him out for fish and chips.

From Los Angeles Times

I’ve also gotten really good enchiladas there, and fish and chips.

From Los Angeles Times

Reel in some fish and chips at Neptune’s Net They’d take a nap while I drive up to Neptune’s Net.

From Los Angeles Times

The street has a myriad of shops and hot food options but the queue which snaked along the pavement was only interested in one - fish and chips.

From BBC