fish and chips
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of fish and chips
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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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
They say they are looking forward to fulfilling their dream of discovering how foods like fish and chips would taste with ranch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
The average price of takeaway fish and chips rose to £11.17 in March, according to the ONS.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Mariani told the BBC: "In my experience with fish and chips, three out of 10 is quite a lot - I don't recall seeing this level of catfish."
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
The night before I’m to go to Killaloe Laman Griffin comes home drunk and eats a great bag of fish and chips at the table.
From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt
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