variants
or French fry
: a strip of potato typically cooked by being fried in deep fat
—usually plural
variants
or French fry
french fried or French fried; french frying or French frying; french fries or French fries
: to fry (strips of potato or something similar) in deep fat until brown
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Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Aside from its famous burgers, the Nite Owl also serves hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, a fish sandwich, ice cream, floats and sundaes.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Zip's french fries and onion rings are some of the best in town.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
To determine which chain’s burgers actually give customers the most bang for the buck, the researchers at NetCredit weighed individual ingredients, including hamburger patties and servings of french fries.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Joe’s Next Door will include a few favorites like the famous Z-Man and their french fries, but will offer a more diverse selection, according to a news release.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee
march 10, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Aside from its famous burgers, the Nite Owl also serves hot dogs, french fries, onion rings, a fish sandwich, ice cream, floats and sundaes.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 6 Mar. 2026
Zip's french fries and onion rings are some of the best in town.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Mar. 2026
To determine which chain’s burgers actually give customers the most bang for the buck, the researchers at NetCredit weighed individual ingredients, including hamburger patties and servings of french fries.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for french fry
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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