Synonyms for

Chips

Verb / tʃɪps / Another word for chips — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

thin slices of potato that are fried until crisp and eaten as a snack or as a side dish

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

fragments pieces shards splinters

Informal

crisps fries wedges batons

Literary

splinters fragments shards

Antonyms

whole solid block chunk lump mass

Common collocations

  • fish and chips
  • potato chips
  • poker chips
  • wood chips
  • chocolate chips
  • microchips
  • computer chips
  • paint chips

Word family

noun chip
verb chip
adjective chipped

Usage note

The meaning of 'chips' varies significantly by region. In American English, it refers to thin, fried potato slices, while in British English, it refers to thicker-cut fried potatoes, often served with fish.

Example sentences

  1. I ate a bag of chips for a snack.
  2. My favorite chips are the sour cream and onion flavor.
  3. We ordered a basket of chips to share at the restaurant.
  4. I like to dip my chips in salsa.
  5. My mom makes homemade chips that are really good.

Quotes

  • I'll bet what motivated the British to colonize so much of the world is that they were just looking for a decent meal. - Martha Harrison
  • I'm a snack fanatic, but I don't want to eat junk food. - Molly Sims
  • I'm not a vegetarian, but I do love vegetables. - Amy Sedaris

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