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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This time, the fast-food chain is releasing a limited-edition gold barbecue sauce.
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
To attract consumers with tight budgets, fast-food chains are bundling select menu items at around $5, but lower-income households seek even better deals.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
As beef prices rise and consumer preferences shift away from red meat, more fast-food chains have been leaning into chicken.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
Fries made at home in the oven or air fryer with a bit of healthy oil are likely a much better option than fast-food fries.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2025
To attract consumers with tight budgets, fast-food chains are bundling select menu items at around $5, but lower-income households seek even better deals.
—Juveria Tabassum, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2025
As beef prices rise and consumer preferences shift away from red meat, more fast-food chains have been leaning into chicken.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 7 Aug. 2025
Fries made at home in the oven or air fryer with a bit of healthy oil are likely a much better option than fast-food fries.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 7 Aug. 2025
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 5 Sep. 2025.
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