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Definition of potato chip

potato chip

Plural:potato chips
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North American A very thin slice of potato that has been deep-fried or baked until crisp, typically salted and eaten cold as a snack.

Example

"She opened a large bag of sour cream and onion potato chips to serve alongside the sandwiches."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In North American English, a 'potato chip' refers to a thin, cold, crispy snack, whereas in British English this is known as a 'crisp', and the word 'chip' refers to what Americans call a 'French fry'.

• Nearby Words

pot pie
pot roast
potato
potato chip
potato salad
potentilla
potentiometer

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Potato chip. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 20, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/potato%20chip
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