French fries
Americanplural noun
Etymology
Origin of French fries
First recorded in 1915–20
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Example Sentences
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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
Takhar and doctoral student Yash Shah outlined their findings in two recent studies focused on how microwave frying changes what happens inside French fries during cooking.
From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026
If you had to name a few typical foods for children, my guess is that you’d list chicken nuggets, pizza, French fries and maybe macaroni and cheese.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026
Dad yells back through a mouthful of French fries.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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