fish and chips

noun

ˌfi-shᵊn-ˈchips How to pronounce fish and chips (audio)
plural in form but singular in construction
: fried fish and french fried potatoes

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Had history caught a different tailwind, those crêpe shops might have been fish and chips joints. — Caitlin Gunther, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 June 2026 The Downes also make chicken fingers, sandwiches, fish and chips and clam strips. — Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2026 Soy Cowboy is offering more than their normal Asian-fusion menu with dishes like fish and chips or yager pork Schnitzel. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Similarly, the lively Doyles Irish Pub serves classic pub fare such as wings, a Reuben sandwich, and fish and chips. — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for fish and chips

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fish and chips was in 1876

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“Fish and chips.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fish%20and%20chips. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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fish-and-chips

noun
: fried fish and french fried potatoes
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