fish and chips

noun, plural in form but singular in construction

: fried fish and french fried potatoes

Examples of fish and chips in a Sentence

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The menu mixes familiar pub favorites like pretzels, wings, and chicken strips with Irish staples such as bangers and mash, fish and chips, and shepherd’s pie. Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Jan. 2026 Our favorite pairings were fish and chips with the Bushmills 10-year and a rich shepherd’s pie with the Powers John’s Lane. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 15 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of fish and chips was in 1876

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“Fish and chips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20and%20chips. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.

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fish-and-chips

noun
: fried fish and french fried potatoes
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