French fries

American  

plural noun

1. thin strips of potato that have been deep-fried.

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Etymology

Origin of French fries

First recorded in 1915–20

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Example Sentences

Lunch was a platter of french fries, a soft pretzel with cheese and Dippin’ Dots.

From The Wall Street Journal

A waiter swings by the table with a huge basket of French fries.

From Los Angeles Times

“You can have more because I ate your French fries last night,” Hall tells Taylor.

From Los Angeles Times

“You absolutely ate the French fries,” Taylor says, smiling.

From Los Angeles Times

She often ate until she felt uncomfortably full and was especially drawn to sugary and salty foods such as packaged cupcakes, fast-food roast beef sandwiches, and French fries.

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