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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Make kale chips: Bake with olive oil and spices for a healthier alternative to potato chips.
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
Standing next to a rack of soda and potato chips was José Luis Barahona, the gang leader.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Here are some ideas: Savory Snacks: Include a variety of chips (tortilla chips, potato chips, pita chips), pretzels, popcorn, and mixed nuts.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Scoop it up with potato chips, fresh veggies, or pretzels—or get creative and use it in place of mayo on your next turkey sandwich.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
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Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 19 June 2025
Standing next to a rack of soda and potato chips was José Luis Barahona, the gang leader.
—Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 14 June 2025
Here are some ideas: Savory Snacks: Include a variety of chips (tortilla chips, potato chips, pita chips), pretzels, popcorn, and mixed nuts.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 June 2025
Scoop it up with potato chips, fresh veggies, or pretzels—or get creative and use it in place of mayo on your next turkey sandwich.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for potato chip
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“Potato chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato%20chip. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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