variants
or French fry
: a strip of potato typically cooked by being fried in deep fat
—usually plural
variants
or French fry
french fried or French fried; french frying or French frying; french fries or French fries
: to fry (strips of potato or something similar) in deep fat until brown
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Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
The dinner includes baked or beer-battered fish served with french fries and coleslaw.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2021
The chain also permanently added a new french fry recipe to its menu in July.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 12 Oct. 2020
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Noun
By circulating hot air, french fries, chicken, pizza, and other foods are thoroughly cooked with a small amount of oil.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024
The dinner includes baked or beer-battered fish served with french fries and coleslaw.
—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024
Verb
Humble ketchup, that sticky-sweet, popular sauce ubiquitous whenever a french fry is near, is more than just a dip for chicken tenders or condiment for topping burgers.
—Washington Post, 14 Jan. 2021
The chain also permanently added a new french fry recipe to its menu in July.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 12 Oct. 2020
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 28 Jun. 2024.
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