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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The average price of 16 ounces of potato chips in September was $6.46, while a 2-liter soft drink was $2.00, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
But back then, Rivers joked that a trainer was also an equipment manager and traveling secretary, while players ate hot dogs and potato chips before games.
—Tim Casey, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
State of play: The 3,800-square-foot Amazon Grocery mirrors the set-up and products of other quick stop markets, with a fountain drink station, slushy machine, and rows of candy and potato chips next to essentials like milk, bread and eggs.
—Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
Both are $10 plus an extra buck for cheese and are served with potato chips and a pickle spear.
—Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1865, in the meaning defined above
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“Potato chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato%20chip. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
potato chip
noun
: a thin slice of potato fried in deep fat
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