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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Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Chips, guac and french fries were plated alongside her.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 June 2025
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, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
This Chefman air fryer can tackle everything your stove can, including chicken, appetizers, french fries, and even cookies thanks to its spacious 8-quart capacity and convenient cooking presets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
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Noun
Among the 21 toys are miniature versions of a checkout register, french fries, soft drink machine, seating booth, and even a tiny Boo Bucket.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Chips, guac and french fries were plated alongside her.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 20 June 2025
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, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
This Chefman air fryer can tackle everything your stove can, including chicken, appetizers, french fries, and even cookies thanks to its spacious 8-quart capacity and convenient cooking presets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 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 8 Jul. 2025.
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