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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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Wills and Harry loved cottage pie, pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries, potato wedges, macaroni cheese.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 June 2025
Holy Cow Idaho in Nampa has concocted The Cherry Bomb ($16.79 with french fries): one-third pound of grass-fed Wagyu with white cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, buttermilk onion straws, roasted jalapeno aioli and black cherry barbecue sauce on a toasted brioche bun from Gaston’s Bakery.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
Black truffle mac and cheese and duck-fat french fries are also among the highlights.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This Chefman air fryer can tackle everything your stove can, including chicken, appetizers, french fries, and even cookies thanks to its spacious 8-quart capacity and convenient cooking presets.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 June 2025
Wills and Harry loved cottage pie, pizza, chicken nuggets, french fries, potato wedges, macaroni cheese.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 11 June 2025
Holy Cow Idaho in Nampa has concocted The Cherry Bomb ($16.79 with french fries): one-third pound of grass-fed Wagyu with white cheddar cheese, smoky bacon, buttermilk onion straws, roasted jalapeno aioli and black cherry barbecue sauce on a toasted brioche bun from Gaston’s Bakery.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2025
Black truffle mac and cheese and duck-fat french fries are also among the highlights.
—Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 29 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for french fry
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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