fast-food
adjective
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in food that can be prepared and served quickly
a fast-food restaurant
2
: designed for ready availability, use, or consumption and with little consideration given to quality or significance
fast-food TV programming
fast food
noun
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The findings reveal several health violations were occurring at the supplier, which provided the fast-food chain with slivered onions, a product that the FDA linked as a potential source of the outbreak.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Antonio Edwards is a manager at a fast-food restaurant.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
In 1956, Hall bought out the partners and converted the flagship store on Broadway into a fast-food establishment.
—Mike Keckhaver), arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
The fast-food chain has followed the steps of competitors including McDonald's and Subway, which have recently updated their own popular value meals giving customers deals on entrées, sides and drinks every day of the week.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
Antonio Edwards is a manager at a fast-food restaurant.
—Michael Cuglietta, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2025
In 1956, Hall bought out the partners and converted the flagship store on Broadway into a fast-food establishment.
—Mike Keckhaver), arkansasonline.com, 11 Jan. 2025
The fast-food chain has followed the steps of competitors including McDonald's and Subway, which have recently updated their own popular value meals giving customers deals on entrées, sides and drinks every day of the week.
—Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Fast-food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-food. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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