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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Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
To fulfill your french fry craving, try VegGeez chili cheese fries.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
Considering that each entree includes the salad and bread bar ($6.92 if ordered alone), and a choice of baked or sweet potato, french fries, linguine, rice or vegetable, this is reasonable for the budget-conscious.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
For one day only—Friday, March 28—fans flocked to the temporary establishment to hear Sheeran perform while drinking Guinness and noshing on classic bar fare, including roast beef sandwiches and french fries.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Fried Foods Fried foods include savory treats like french fries, chips, and chicken nuggets.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
To fulfill your french fry craving, try VegGeez chili cheese fries.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2025
Considering that each entree includes the salad and bread bar ($6.92 if ordered alone), and a choice of baked or sweet potato, french fries, linguine, rice or vegetable, this is reasonable for the budget-conscious.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
For one day only—Friday, March 28—fans flocked to the temporary establishment to hear Sheeran perform while drinking Guinness and noshing on classic bar fare, including roast beef sandwiches and french fries.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 31 Mar. 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 7 May. 2025.
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