fast-food

adjective

\ ˈfas(t)-ˌfüd

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Definition of fast-food

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

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The first known use of fast-food was in 1951

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fast food

noun

\ ˈfast-ˌfüd\

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: food that is prepared and served quickly

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