fish and chips

noun

, (used with a singular or plural verb)

1. fried fish fillets and French fries.

fish and chips

noun

1. fish fillets coated with batter and deep-fried, eaten with potato chips

Word History and Origins

Origin of fish and chips¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

She’s eaten croissants by the Eiffel Tower, drunk espressos outside the Colosseum and now, could it be time for fish and chips on the London Eye?

From BBC

Just as you wouldn't go to a restaurant and order a "mammal sandwich," why settle for "fish and chips?"

From Salon

The menu at Nottingham's Lace Market Fish Bar is typically a variety of fish and chips, kebabs and burgers, but on Wednesday night it served up something different.

From BBC

Where to eat: Take turns sampling lobster rolls, clam chowder and fish and chips with your hiking buddies at the Lobster Trap or Bluewater Grill.

From Los Angeles Times

He said that beyond eating a portion of fish and chips every Friday, he did not follow any particular regime.

From BBC