1. thin slices of potato that are fried until crispy
Usage: American English; called ‘crisps’ in British English
2. thick-cut pieces of potato that are deep-fried
Usage: British English; called ‘french fries’ in American English
3. small pieces broken or cut off from something larger

Examples

• She bought a bag of chips for the party.
• The fish and chips were served with vinegar.
• Wood chips covered the playground surface.
• The computer’s chips process information very quickly.
• He placed his chips on the poker table.
• Paint chips fell from the old fence.
• The new phone has faster chips than the old model.