Definition

Noun A traditional British takeaway or restaurant meal consisting of a piece of fried fish (typically cod or haddock) served with deep-fried potato chips (french fries).

Usage

This is a compound noun that functions as a singular concept for a specific dish. It is commonly used to order or refer to this meal as a whole. * "For dinner, let's get fish and chips." * "This pub serves the best fish and chips in town." * "Fish and chips is often wrapped in paper."

Examples

• "I'm craving fish and chips with lots of vinegar and salt."
• "They bought two portions of fish and chips from the seaside shop."
• "A classic Friday night meal in the UK is fish and chips."

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe establishments or items related to the dish.
  • "We ate at a fish-and-chips shop." (Note the use of hyphens when used attributively before a noun).

Variants and Related Words

• Chip shop (noun): A shop that primarily sells fish and chips and other fried foods.
• Chippy (noun, informal): A common colloquial term for a fish-and-chips shop.

Synonyms

• Fried fish and fries (a more descriptive, general synonym).

Noun

1. fried fish and french-fried potatoes