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chips

Pronunciation: [tʃɪps]

Word

Learn how to use chips in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) small, flat pieces of food that are usually crispy and can be salty or sweet. People often eat chips as a snack, like potato chips or tortilla chips with dip.

Example

I love eating potato chips while watching a movie.

Example

I didn’t enjoy the chips because they were too salty for my taste.

Example

Do you want to have chips with your sandwich?

Context: “games”

(noun) small, round pieces used in games and casinos, like poker chips. Players use these chips to place bets or keep score.

Example

He won a lot of chips at the poker table last night.

Example

She lost all her chips and had to leave the game early.

Example

How many chips do you need to play this game?

Context: “construction”

(verb) to break something into small pieces, especially when talking about wood or other materials. It’s like making small tiny pieces from a larger one.

Example

They chipped the stone to create a beautiful sculpture.

Example

He didn't chip the wood properly, and it broke unevenly.

Example

Can you chip the ice into smaller pieces for our drinks?

How to pronounce chips

Pronunciation: [tʃɪps]

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