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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Serve Picnic Dip at your next picnic with sturdy potato chips, buttery crackers, and veggies of all kinds. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2025 Pretzels predate many other favorite snacks such as potato chips and crackers, each of which cropped up before the Civil War. Mike Snider, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025 While many consumers still enjoy potato chips and pretzels, many big food companies have expanded their portfolios in recent years to include healthier options. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 22 Apr. 2025 The palate featured similar aromas with nuances of salted roasted nuts, black pepper kettle potato chips, and minerals. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for potato chip

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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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 13 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

potato chip

noun
: a thin slice of potato fried in deep fat
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