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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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The dish typically includes steak, french fries in lieu of rice, beans, sour cream and cheese.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Around 80% of french fries consumed in the United States come from fast-food chains, according to Lamb Weston.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
And today’s diners don’t want yesterday’s french fries.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The limited-time meal deal includes a garlicky version of a personal pie and your choice of french fries or chicken wings.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
The dish typically includes steak, french fries in lieu of rice, beans, sour cream and cheese.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 25 Oct. 2024
Around 80% of french fries consumed in the United States come from fast-food chains, according to Lamb Weston.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN, 8 Oct. 2024
And today’s diners don’t want yesterday’s french fries.
—Bill Conerly, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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 5 Nov. 2024.
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