potato chip
Americannoun
noun
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(usually plural) another name for chip
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Also called (in eg Britain): crisp. (usually plural) a very thin slice of potato fried and eaten cold as a snack
Etymology
Origin of potato chip
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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Removing that fiber from its natural habitat and putting it in a potato chip, for instance, can reduce the health benefits.
From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026
After all, there’s little motivation to buy potato chip makers when semiconductor chip makers deliver such astronomical returns.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
"I just pop it in my mouth like a potato chip," she said, adding that it feels like a "healthier alternative".
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
The company is adding more protein- and fiber-laden products and recently revamped its Lay’s potato chip brand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025
He holds up my empty potato chip bag.
From "The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl" by Stacy McAnulty
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