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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The tuna salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. 2: Divide the tuna salad among the bottom halves of the rolls, top off with potato chips, sandwich with the ciabatta tops and serve. The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2025 The 2-story contraption is similar to machines that weigh potato chips or pet food, but more sensitive, according to Diltz. Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2025 Utz Quality Foods is an American snack food brand best known for producing potato chips, pretzels and other snacks. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 21 May 2025 Dining centers around the Pool Bar, where fresh California flavors meet poolside favorites—think local cod ceviche, vegan Caesar salad, and housemade potato chips with herb dip. Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 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 6 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

potato chip

noun
: a thin slice of potato fried in deep fat
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