French fries
WordNet
noun
(1) Strips of potato fried in deep fat
WiktionaryText
Noun
french fries
- Strips of deep fried potatoes. These potatoes have been frenched (cut into strips).
Usage notes
The cooking term french, as used in french fry, is not inherently capitalized because it has lost its connection to the country France.
Synonyms
- chips (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand)
- fries (US, Canadian)
- freedom fries (US, obsolete)