chips
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
Thin, crisp slices of fried or baked potato, or, in British English, thick strips of fried potato.
Usage notes
In American English, 'chips' means thin crisps, but in British English it usually means what Americans call fries.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "We shared a bag of _____ at the cinema."
Answer: chips
In your own words, what does "chips" mean?
Thin, crisp slices of fried or baked potato, or, in British English, thick strips of fried potato.
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