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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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
It’s followed by a leisurely tasting of 10 pieces of expertly aged fish and capped with miso caramel ice cream topped with crunchy sweet potatoes that Harris likens to a childhood of dipping french fries in a Wendy’s Frosty, ensuring no sensory button goes unchecked.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Key Takeaways In a new study, participants who ate french fries three times a week had a 20 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The concept is serving french fries and burgers, but also features charging stations, movie screens, and Optimus robots.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025
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Her boss is Leo Drummond (John Slattery), who looks good in a suit, sitting in leather chairs, and flipping french fries on the floor to prove his dominance over new hires.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 15 Aug. 2025
It’s followed by a leisurely tasting of 10 pieces of expertly aged fish and capped with miso caramel ice cream topped with crunchy sweet potatoes that Harris likens to a childhood of dipping french fries in a Wendy’s Frosty, ensuring no sensory button goes unchecked.
—Pervaiz Shallwani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025
Key Takeaways In a new study, participants who ate french fries three times a week had a 20 percent higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The concept is serving french fries and burgers, but also features charging stations, movie screens, and Optimus robots.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 July 2025
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 21 Aug. 2025.
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