french fry

1 of 2

noun

variants or French fry

: a strip of potato typically cooked by being fried in deep fat

—usually plural

french fry

2 of 2

verb

variants or French fry

french fried or French fried; french frying or French frying; french fries or French fries

transitive verb

: to fry (strips of potato or something similar) in deep fat until brown

Examples of french fry in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Customers with an Aftershock wristband can get a cheeseburger, french fries, and a PBR for $15 during the days of the festival. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 Oct. 2026

The other 100 vouchers will offer 79-cent Caramelized Prime Rib Steak Sandwich, served with french fries and horseradish cream. — Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 28 Sep. 2026

But one dish likely here to stay at this corner neighborhood joint is the roast chicken, served atop a mustard sauce and with french fries. — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026

Peanuts, pizza, french fries and nachos cost $3, while 12-ounce domestic beers cost $5. — Henri Hollis, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1886, in the meaning defined above

Verb

circa 1930, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for french fry

• apply
• awry
• belie
• bely
• bigeye
• bonsai
• buckeye
• comply
• coxae
• decry
• defy
• deny

Kids Definition

french fry

1 of 2 noun

often capitalized 1st F

: a strip of potato fried in deep fat

french fry

2 of 2 verb

often capitalized 1st F

: to fry in deep fat until brown