SINCE 1828
short-order
adjective
\ ˈshȯrt-ˌȯr-dər
, -ˈȯr-\
, -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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short-order
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of short-order
: making or serving food that can be cooked quickly when a customer orders it
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