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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Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Nautilus is the go-to for poolside eats, with classics (caesar salad and french fries) and Caribbean and Cuban dishes.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
The main menu includes sliders, salads, caviar and an artisan charcuterie and cheese board, while the happy hour menu is focused on appetizers such as french fries and crab cakes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Lamb Weston is the largest producer of french fries in North America and is a major supplier to restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains, including McDonald’s.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
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That’s a win for the meat industry and for members of the MAHA contingent who enjoy steak-heavy diets and their french fries sizzled in beef tallow.
—Sarah Todd, STAT, 7 Jan. 2026
Nautilus is the go-to for poolside eats, with classics (caesar salad and french fries) and Caribbean and Cuban dishes.
—Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
The main menu includes sliders, salads, caviar and an artisan charcuterie and cheese board, while the happy hour menu is focused on appetizers such as french fries and crab cakes.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 2, Sacbee.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Lamb Weston is the largest producer of french fries in North America and is a major supplier to restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains, including McDonald’s.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 23 Dec. 2025
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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