Cool MateMeaning of Chips
Thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy.
In simple words: Fried or baked pieces of potato that are eaten as a snack.
Chips in a sentence
- I love to eat chips while watching movies.
- She bought a bag of chips for the picnic.
- In the UK, chips refer to what Americans call fries.
- He dipped his chips in salsa at the party.
- Can you pass me the chips and dip, please?
How to use Chips
Use 'chips' to refer to thin, crispy potato snacks. In British English, it also means fried potatoes (fries). Avoid confusion with 'crisps' in British contexts.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'chips' as the sound of crunching tasty snacks.
Related words
Collocations with Chips
- potato chips
- crispy chips
- tortilla chips
Synonyms for Chips
- crisps
- fries
- snacks
Opposites of Chips
- whole
- unprocessed
Common mistakes with Chips
- Confused with 'crisps' in British English, which refers to potato chips.
- Using 'chips' to mean digital data instead of food.
- Incorrectly saying 'a chips' instead of 'a chip' for singular.
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Frequently asked questions about Chips
What does Chips mean?
Fried or baked pieces of potato that are eaten as a snack.
What is the definition of Chips?
Thin slices of potato that are fried or baked until crispy.
How do you use Chips in a sentence?
I love to eat chips while watching movies.
Can you give another example of Chips?
She bought a bag of chips for the picnic.
What are synonyms for Chips?
Common alternatives include crisps, fries, snacks.
What is the opposite of Chips?
Opposite meanings include whole, unprocessed.
What words go with Chips?
It commonly pairs with potato chips, crispy chips, tortilla chips.
What are common mistakes when using Chips?
Confused with 'crisps' in British English, which refers to potato chips. Using 'chips' to mean digital data instead of food. Incorrectly saying 'a chips' instead of 'a chip' for singular.
How do you pronounce Chips?
US: //tʃɪps//, UK: //tʃɪps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Chips?
Use 'chips' to refer to thin, crispy potato snacks. In British English, it also means fried potatoes (fries). Avoid confusion with 'crisps' in British contexts.