fish and chips

noun

ˌfi-shᵊn-ˈchips 

plural in form but singular in construction

: fried fish and french fried potatoes

Examples of fish and chips in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Daily lunch specials are just $11 and range from fish and chips to homemade meatloaf with sides. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2026

There’s a small kitchen in each, but your best bet is to trundle over to the neighboring pub for fish and chips, lamb chops, or a Sunday roast. — Katie Silcox, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Restaurant Au Goût du Large serves up fresh seafood like seared scallops, mussels, and the classic fish and chips. — Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

As a kid, Jowsey would jump off a bridge in New Zealand and his dad would drop down fish and chips from his truck. — Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for fish and chips

• battleships
• coverslips
• dealerships
• fellowships
• fingertips
• internships
• leaderships
• lectureships
• memberships
• microchips
• ownerships
• partnerships

Kids Definition

fish-and-chips

noun

: fried fish and french fried potatoes