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  • present tense form of fry (3rd person singular).
  • plural of fry.
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    fries
    noun
    plural of fry.
  • Fries
    Fries
    noun
    Charles Carpenter, 1887–1967, U.S. linguist.
Synonyms

fries

1 American  
[frahyz] / fraɪz /

noun

  1. plural of fry.

  2. Informal. fried potatoes.


verb

  1. 3rd person singular present indicative of fry.

Fries 2 American  
[freez] / friz /

noun

  1. Charles Carpenter, 1887–1967, U.S. linguist.


fries British  
/ fraɪz /

plural noun

  1. another name for French fried potatoes

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I took a bite of the buttery Texas toast and the crinkle-cut fries, then dipped them into the creamy, peppery Cane’s Sauce, which tasted something like pickled ranch.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

The factory that AFP visited in Hunan province's Pingjiang turns out nearly 700 tonnes per day of the spongy, red-coloured strips, which look like squashed French fries covered in oil.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

I work from the tail toward the head until my plate holds just a frame, some skin, one or two fries I’m saving for no good reason.

From Salon Aug. 11, 2026

Companies say they are raising prices on products ranging from french fries and beer to paint and packaging to offset their own rising commodity and freight costs.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 1, 2026

We bought burgers and fries, and as we walked across campus to meet Audrey, a few girls we passed stared at Gregor.

From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence

Fries cooked only with microwave energy tended to remain soft rather than developing the crisp surface consumers expect.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Don’t forget the 6,134-pipe organ, which resembles a box of exploding French Fries.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 5, 2025

My husband and I moved to Fries after a decade in Asheville, N.C., a hipster hub bursting with creative energy.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 23, 2025

Elote-Style Loaded Fries with Chicken: Crisp fries piled high with sweet corn, a drizzle of mayo, cotija cheese, cubed grilled chicken, pickled red onion and fresh cilantro.

From Salon Sep. 16, 2025

“I mean, yes. Fries are great. But wait. You don’t think that’s Ansel?”

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

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