Saratoga chip

noun

1. potato chip.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saratoga chip¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

Look, then, for a fried egg sandwich made fat and fun with pork belly, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese and Creole mustard — a whopper made more decadent with a thatch of thick Saratoga chips.

From Washington Post

Unexpectedly, the guest loved the “crunch potato slices,” and Crum’s “Saratoga chips” treat soon caught on.

From Time

When the bowl was quite full, she started in on a great basket of potatoes that must be peeled, some for Saratoga chips and some for potato salad.

From Project Gutenberg

Saratoga chips can be handled with a glove without soiling it.

From Project Gutenberg

Drain, wipe dry, and fry in boiling fat as Saratoga chips—not too many at a time.

From Project Gutenberg