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. 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

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 28 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

potato chip

noun
: a thin slice of potato fried in deep fat
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