Meaning of the word chips in English

What does chips mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chips

US /tʃɪps/
UK /tʃɪps/
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Noun

1.

thin slices of potato fried in deep fat and eaten hot, usually with a meal

Example:
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Do you want some fish and chips for dinner?
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The chips were perfectly crispy and golden.
2.

thin slices of potato that have been fried until they are hard, dry, and crisp and are eaten cold as a snack

Example:
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He opened a bag of potato chips and started munching.
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These sour cream and onion chips are my favorite.
3.

a small, thin piece of something that has been broken off from a larger piece

Example:
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There was a small wood chip on the floor.
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Be careful not to get any glass chips in your hand.
4.

a small, thin piece of silicon containing a microcircuit, used in computers and other electronic devices

Example:
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The computer's performance depends on the speed of its processing chip.
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New smartphones feature advanced graphics chips for better gaming.

Verb

to break a small piece off something

Example:
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Be careful not to chip the glass.
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The paint started to chip off the old wall.