chip

noun
UK: /tʃɪp/
US: /tʃɪp/

  1. A small, thin piece broken off something.

    1. I ate a potato chip with salt. [ ] [ ]
    2. A chip of paint came off the old wall when I touched it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A small piece of silicon with electronic circuits on it, used in computers and other devices.

    1. This computer has a fast new chip. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company designs and manufactures specialized chips for mobile phones. [ ] [ ]

  3. A counter used in games, often representing money.

    1. I bet all my chips on this hand. [ ] [ ]
    2. He cashed in his chips at the end of the poker game. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

flake integrated circuit splinter fragment token counter microchip
chip verb

  1. To break a small piece off something.

    1. Don't chip the paint on the door. [ ] [ ]
    2. Be careful not to chip your favorite mug when washing it. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hit a golf ball high into the air over a short distance.

    1. He tried to chip the ball onto the green. [ ] [ ]
    2. She chipped the ball skillfully over the bunker and close to the hole. [ ] [ ]
chip phrasal-verb

  1. To contribute something as one's share of a joint activity or expense.

    1. We all chipped in for the gift. [ ] [ ]
    2. Everyone needs to chip in to help clean the house after the party. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "chip" in English means: A small, thin piece broken off something., A small piece of silicon with electronic circuits on it, used in computers and other devices., A counter used in games, often representing money..

The phonetic transcription of "chip" is /tʃɪp/ in British English and /tʃɪp/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "chip": flake, integrated circuit, splinter, fragment, token, counter, microchip.

Example usage of "chip": "I ate a potato chip with salt.". More examples on the page.