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fast food

NOUN
inexpensive food prepared and served quickly
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
slow food


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For instance, traps near campsites were disguised with trash and fast food.

From Science Daily • Mar. 19, 2026

The actor, who won for his performance in the vampire-blues film Sinners, stopped by fast food chain In-N-Out Burger after the Hollywood ceremony.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Starting in April, the world’s biggest burger chain plans to launch new deals and discounts to keep the chain ahead of competitors in the battle for fast food dollars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

On a visit to Texas on Friday, US President Donald Trump gave a raucous speech on the economy and then stopped off at a fast food joint.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

There were times when I’d sit in the parked car and eat my fast food alone with the car radio playing, overcome with relief, impressed with my efficiency.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama