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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• French fries vs. onion rings

Example Sentences

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

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.

From Science Daily • Dec. 8, 2025

For a laid-back spot where you and your friends can sit at picnic tables and enjoy juicy pastrami sandwiches, loaded French fries and refreshing cocktails, check out Johnny’s in West Adams.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2025

But suddenly Abby’s talking like we’re the kind of friends who go to parties and take selfies and split French fries at midnight.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli