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, 6 July 2025
On the menu: smashburgers, french fries, tater tots, milkshakes (traditional and boozy), floats, phosphate sodas, and a smattering of specialty cocktails, beer and wine.
—David Hudnall
updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
On YouGov's list, only french fries and mashed potatoes rank slightly higher (with an 85% and 84% popularity ranking, respectively, for each of those side dishes).
—Mike Snider, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Each earned 83% popularity among American adults; however, side dishes french fries (85%) and mashed potatoes (84%) did rate a small helping higher.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 6 July 2025
On the menu: smashburgers, french fries, tater tots, milkshakes (traditional and boozy), floats, phosphate sodas, and a smattering of specialty cocktails, beer and wine.
—David Hudnall
updated July 3, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2025
On YouGov's list, only french fries and mashed potatoes rank slightly higher (with an 85% and 84% popularity ranking, respectively, for each of those side dishes).
—Mike Snider, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
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, 2 July 2025
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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