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fast food

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


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In 2016, the trade group estimated fast food margins at 6.6%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 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

Previous work has shown that stressed parents are more likely to depend on fast food and less healthy eating habits.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 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

Eric took out the paper plates they used on the rare occasions they didn’t get fast food, but Jesse suddenly balked.

From "Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho" by Jon Katz