French fries
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of French fries
First recorded in 1915–20
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Munching on French fries in a West Hollywood restaurant, the two displayed a palpable warmth toward each other that mirrored their onscreen relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
French fries are cooked in beef tallow instead of vegetable oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The factory that AFP visited in Hunan province's Pingjiang turns out nearly 700 tonnes per day of the spongy, red-coloured strips, which look like squashed French fries covered in oil.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Milk and whipping cream have been spotted, along with French fries and onion rings.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
The air smells like fall coming, plus French fries.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
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