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potato chip

noun

: a thin slice of white potato that has been cooked until crisp and then usually salted

Examples of potato chip in a Sentence

I had a sandwich and a bag of potato chips for lunch.
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For example, a single serving of potato chips (around 11 chips) contains 160 calories and 10 grams of fat. Morgan Pearson, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025 As far as snacks go, the price of potato chips is up year over year, about 8%. Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025 Other refined carbs, including pasta, potato chips, and white bread, can bring about the same harmful changes in your skin. Caroline Tien, SELF, 11 Nov. 2025 Kylie, with her bag of potato chips in hand, then walked towards the bedroom door to try and leave. Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for potato chip

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of potato chip was in 1865

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“Potato chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato%20chip. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

potato chip

noun
: a thin slice of potato fried in deep fat
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