French fries
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of French fries
First recorded in 1915–20
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Example Sentences
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Milk and whipping cream have been spotted, along with French fries and onion rings.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
French fries have long been criticized as an unhealthy food choice, and new research suggests they may deserve that reputation more than other potato dishes.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 3, 2026
Most devastatingly for my kids, they were told not to eat McDonald’s French fries because they were supposedly cooked in pork fat.
From Salon ● Jun. 1, 2026
I like their sandwiches, or the hickory burger with cheese, and there’s good French fries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2026
Daryl reached into his backpack and placed the French fries he had just bought onto a park bench.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
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