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

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Example Sentences

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fish and chips

In 2012, Rhys told The Independent newspaper how the trio would speak Welsh to one another, dream of good fish and chips and watch rugby together in a British pub.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

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

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

Frank looked up from his fish and chips.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan

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