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fries

n. C / U
A1 Beginner US //ˈfɹaɪz// UK //fɹˈaɪz// fries

n. long, thin pieces of potato that are fried in oil until they are crispy. They are a very common side dish for burgers or fish.

n. strips of potato that have been deep-fried or baked until crisp. Usually plural in form; the term is the standard North American designation for what are called 'chips' in British English.


SIMPLE

I would like a burger with a side of fries.

CONTEXTUAL

The restaurant serves its burgers with a generous portion of salty, golden-brown fries and a small cup of ketchup.

COMPLEX

While traditional fries are made from white potatoes, many modern bistros offer sweet potato alternatives seasoned with rosemary and sea salt to provide a more complex flavor profile.

Synonyms
Usage

Almost always used in the plural form; the singular 'fry' is rare and refers to a single piece of potato.

Pitfall

I want some chipsI want some friesIn American English, 'chips' refers to thin, cold potato snacks in a bag, while 'fries' refers to the hot, fried potato strips.

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