\ ˈfas(t)-ˌfüd
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Definition of fast-food
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: 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
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“Fast-food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-food. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of fast-food was in 1951
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