French-fry

or french-fry

[ french-frahy ]

verb (used with object)

, French-fried, French-fry·ing.

1. to fry in deep fat:

   to French-fry onion rings.

Word History and Origins

Origin of French-fry¹

An Americanism dating back to 1925–30

Example Sentences

The French Fry Burger, launched September 1, is part of a fall menu campaign aimed at reviving growth.

From The Daily Beast

Freddy tipped to one side and there was George, short and delicately formed and pale as a frozen french fry.

From Project Gutenberg

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