French fries

NOUN

potato strips deep-fried

Synonyms

WEAK

French-fried potatoes chips freedom fries fries pommes frites

Example Sentences

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Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are studying how microwave frying can improve the way French fries are made.

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

A glass filled with black truffle cream in which a perfectly soft-cooked egg rests, topped with crisp French fries and dust of jamón.

From Salon • Nov. 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

Mrs. Somerset put a bag of frozen French fries in her cart.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly