French fries
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of French fries
First recorded in 1915–20
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Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are investigating whether microwave energy could help produce French fries that absorb less oil without losing the qualities consumers expect.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
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
To explore those questions, scientists examined whether diabetes risk differed between French fries and potatoes prepared by boiling, baking, or mashing.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
Mom was behind the counter, and Jess and the twins were at a booth, munching on French fries and trying to focus on their homework.
From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis
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