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 locals ate brown rice before potato chips.
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Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Made with avocado oil, these potato chips combine the tangy kick of buffalo sauce with cool ranch to form a flavorful snack.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Another iconic Massachusetts potato chip maker has managed to survive being acquired twice by larger companies, both of which at least had enough faith in the company and its product to retain the brand name and in-state manufacturing facility.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Served with fries, homemade potato chips and Remoulade sauce ($195 per couple).
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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Stephanie Rafanelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Made with avocado oil, these potato chips combine the tangy kick of buffalo sauce with cool ranch to form a flavorful snack.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 Feb. 2026
Another iconic Massachusetts potato chip maker has managed to survive being acquired twice by larger companies, both of which at least had enough faith in the company and its product to retain the brand name and in-state manufacturing facility.
—Editorial, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Served with fries, homemade potato chips and Remoulade sauce ($195 per couple).
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Potato chip.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/potato%20chip. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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