freedom fries

== English == === Etymology === Blend of freedom +‎ french fries. Originated at Cubbie's, a restaurant in Beaufort, North Carolina (owner Neal Rowland) in February 2003. "It was never about politics," Rowland said of his initial decision to rename french fries "freedom fries." "It was about supporting our troops. Nothing has changed here. We still support our troops, and we still call them freedom fries." === Pronunciation === === Noun === freedom fries pl (plural only) (rare, US politics, dated, sometimes humorous) French fries. ==== Usage notes ==== The term was created as a replacement for the term 'French fries' in retaliation against France for their refusal to participate in the U.S.-initiated invasion of Iraq in 2003. The term was used in the cafeteria in the Capitol building from March 2003 to August 2006, and was widely reported upon in the media and referenced by comedians. ==== Coordinate terms ==== liberty cabbage liberty sandwich liberty sausage liberty steak ==== Related terms ==== freedom bread freedom toast ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== Canadiano Texas strip === References ===