chip

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking British English · Dialect

n. a long, thick piece of potato that has been deep-fried.

n. a strip of potato, typically deep-fried; the standard term in British and Australian English for what Americans call 'fries'.

“We bought a large portion of chips to eat by the seaside.”

“The traditional pub lunch consisted of battered cod served with a generous helping of thick-cut chips and mushy peas.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Cooking American English

n. a very thin, crunchy slice of fried potato sold in a bag.

n. a thin, crisp slice of potato or other vegetable that has been fried or baked; referred to as 'crisps' in British English.

“He opened a bag of potato chips to share during the movie.”

“The manufacturer reduced the sodium content in their vegetable chips to appeal to more health-conscious consumers.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a tiny piece of technology inside a computer or phone that holds information.

n. an integrated circuit or microchip fabricated on a small piece of semiconducting material.

“The new computer chip makes the laptop much faster than the old one.”

“Global supply chains were severely disrupted by a shortage of semiconductor chips required for modern vehicle production.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a small plastic disc used instead of money in games like poker.

n. a small disk used as a counter to represent a specific value of currency in gambling contexts.

“He pushed all his chips into the middle of the table and said 'all in'.”

“The high roller exchanged his cash for a stack of high-value chips at the casino cage before heading to the blackjack table.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. a short, high kick or hit that sends a ball over another player.

n. a short, high-arcing shot in golf, football (soccer), or similar sports, intended to loft the ball over an obstacle or opponent.

“The striker scored with a clever chip over the goalkeeper's head.”

“The golfer executed a perfect chip from the rough, landing the ball softly within inches of the hole.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to accidentally break a small piece off the edge of something.

v. to break or cut a small fragment from the edge or surface of a hard object.

“I chipped my favorite mug when I dropped it in the sink.”

“The stonemason had to work carefully not to chip the delicate edges of the marble slab during installation.”

B1 · Intermediate Informal

v. to give some money or help so that a group can buy or do something together.

v. to contribute money, time, or effort toward a collective task or purchase.

“If we all chip in ten dollars, we can buy a nice gift for the teacher.”

“Several colleagues chipped in to cover the costs of the retirement party, ensuring a high-quality catering service for the event.”