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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Rising fast-food costs mean consumers are more discerning, impacting overall dining habits and app satisfaction.
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Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Wendy's — Shares surged 26% as the fast-food stock became one of the most discussed on the Reddit investing community r/Wallstreetbets, according to data from Swaggy Stocks .
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Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
At one time a staple on the fast-food chain's menu, the Fried Apple Pie was first offered at McDonald's locations in east Tennessee in the 1960s.
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Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
National Detroit-style Pizza Day, which showcases the fast-food dish, has been designated as June 23 each year since 2021.
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Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
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Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
Wendy's — Shares surged 26% as the fast-food stock became one of the most discussed on the Reddit investing community r/Wallstreetbets, according to data from Swaggy Stocks .
—
Davis Giangiulio,lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
At one time a staple on the fast-food chain's menu, the Fried Apple Pie was first offered at McDonald's locations in east Tennessee in the 1960s.
—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
National Detroit-style Pizza Day, which showcases the fast-food dish, has been designated as June 23 each year since 2021.
—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fast-food
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“Fast-food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-food. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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