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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Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
James had resorted to feeding his baby sister jelly and french fries, according to a DCFS report.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump served up french fries Sunday at a Philadelphia-area McDonald’s, peppering in some jabs at Harris.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Somebody was saying that Raising Cane's only got chicken strips, french fries and toast.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Pastrami Cheesesteak, packed with pastrami, provolone and muenster cheeses, caramelized onions, red
peppers and chipotle mayo in a soft challah roll, served with french fries and a pickle ($14.99).
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2024
James had resorted to feeding his baby sister jelly and french fries, according to a DCFS report.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2024
Trump served up french fries Sunday at a Philadelphia-area McDonald’s, peppering in some jabs at Harris.
—Josh Feldman, NBC News, 21 Oct. 2024
Somebody was saying that Raising Cane's only got chicken strips, french fries and toast.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024
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“French fry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/french%20fry. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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