fast food

¹

noun

1. food, as hamburgers, pizza, or fried chicken, that is prepared in quantity by a standardized method and can be dispensed quickly at inexpensive restaurants for eating there or elsewhere.

fast-food

²

[ fast-food, fahst- ]

adjective

1. of or specializing in fast food.

fast food

noun

1. food that requires little preparation before being served

adjective

1. (of a restaurant, café, etc) serving such food

Word History and Origins

Origin of fast food¹

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Origin of fast food²

An Americanism dating back to 1965–70

Example Sentences

The fast food chain’s ice cream machines were made by the Taylor Company, an Illinois-based manufacturer of food service equipment.

From Salon

It’s no secret that Trump loves fast food.

From Salon

A lot of fast food spots have discounts for seniors, but Dairy Queen and KFC go one step further, offering a free drink for adults 55 and up.

From Los Angeles Times

Following a row over whether Kamala Harris once worked at McDonald's, a doctored image of her in the fast food chain's uniform was shared on Facebook by her supporters and went viral.

From BBC

Several photos included in the complaint showed that in reality, the fast food chain’s sandwiches are mostly bread with small amounts of meat.

From Salon