chips
6 synonyms and 0 antonyms for chips, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Plural of chip: broken pieces, fried potato slices, or tokens used in gambling.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use chips
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Frequently asked questions
What does “chips” mean?
The word “chips” means plural of chip: broken pieces, fried potato slices, or tokens used in gambling. In plain terms, more than one chip — could mean fried potatoes, gambling tokens, or broken fragments depending on context.
How do you pronounce “chips”?
“Chips” is pronounced chihps (/t͡ʃɪps/ in IPA).
How do you use “chips” in a sentence?
Here is “chips” used in a sentence: “He stacked his poker chips before the next hand.”
What part of speech is “chips”?
“Chips” is a noun.
Is “chips” a common word?
“Chips” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between 'chips' and 'crisps' in British English?
In British English, 'chips' are hot, thick fried batons of potato, as in fish and chips, while 'crisps' are the thin, cold, packaged potato snack. American English uses 'chips' for the snack that Britons call crisps.
What is the difference between 'chips' and 'fries'?
In American English, 'fries' means thin fried strips of potato, and 'chips' usually means the crispy potato snack. In British English, 'chips' means the thick fried potato strips that Americans call fries.