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short-order

adjective \ ˈshȯrt-ˌȯr-dər , -ˈȯr- \

Definition of short-order

: preparing or serving food that can be cooked quickly to a customer's order
  • a short-order cook

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First Known Use of short-order

1900

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SHORT-ORDER Defined for English Language Learners

short-order

adjective

Definition of short-order for English Language Learners

  • : making or serving food that can be cooked quickly when a customer orders it

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