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.
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Think burger and hot dog buns, potato chips, freezer pops and the ingredients to make s’mores. Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Sam's Club members can snag a bold new flavor of Lay's potato chips for the next family barbecue. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 June 2025 For example, flat-roofed pubs should be approached with caution, bags of crisps (not potato chips) must be split open on the table, and warning bells ring out twice at the end of the night. Find out more in our 21st-century guide to the great British boozer. Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 14 June 2025 Pair it with housemade potato chips and Gribiche dip with edible flowers and pickled chilis. Jordan Michelman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for potato chip

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of potato chip was in 1865

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“Potato chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato%20chip. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

potato chip

noun
: a thin slice of potato fried in deep fat
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