Chip
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /t͡ʃɪp/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Chip is a noun meaning A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
Meaning
A small piece broken from a larger piece of solid material.
More Meanings
- A damaged area of a surface where a small piece has been broken off.
- (games, gambling) A token used in place of cash.
- A medallion.
- (electronics) A circuit fabricated in one piece on a small, thin substrate; a microchip.
- (electronics) A hybrid device mounted in a substrate, containing electronic circuitry and miniaturised mechanical, chemical or biochemical devices.
- (UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, archaic in Canada, usually in the plural) A deep-fried strip of potato; see also usage note at french fries.
- (slang, dated) A sovereign (the coin).
Example Sentences
This cup has a chip in it.
AA chips showing duration of abstinence (6 months)
The floor of the sculptor's studio was strewn with chips of marble.
The universe is finished; the copestone is on, and the chips were carted off a million years ago.
Word Forms
- chips
- chipping
- chipped
Synonyms for chip
Depending on context, synonyms include flake, fragment, bit, chunk, clip, crumb.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include splintering, flake, scrap, crack, crisp, cut off.
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