French fries
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of French fries
First recorded in 1915–20
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The company, which supplies restaurants like McDonald’s with frozen french fries, reported mixed sales performance across customer segments for the fiscal third quarter.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The maker of french fries posted adjusted earnings of 72 cents a share for its fiscal third quarter, outstripping analysts’ calls for 61 cents.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
It is the largest producer of french fries in North America and the second-biggest globally, with customers including McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026
“They make their real money on french fries and drinks,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026
“I could really go for some french fries and chicken nuggets!”
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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