French fries
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of French fries
First recorded in 1915–20
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Add in some fried potatoes, like French fries and tater tots.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
I’ll always prefer Mom’s barbecued chicken, fried chicken and French fries, but I have branched out, trying an array of new, relatively tamer foods, ranging from albacore tuna to zucchini.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
Replacing French fries with whole grains was associated with a 19% lower rate.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
“It’s French fries and hot dogs and hamburgers and ice cream. It’s disgusting, isn’t it?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
He bought spare ribs, buttered corn, French fries, and a Pepsi-Cola.
From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte
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