fast-food
adjective
1
: of, relating to, or specializing in food that can be prepared and served quickly
a fast-food restaurant
2
: designed for ready availability, use, or consumption and with little consideration given to quality or significance
fast-food TV programming
fast food
noun
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Which fast-food chains are closed on Presidents Day?
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
During a 13-day period, from Jan. 11, 2024, to Jan. 23, 2024, Pickens robbed at least three fast-food restaurants and convenience stores in Harris County, Texas, the criminal complaint said.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
In 1987, with his windfall from the cable sale, Bridgeman expanded into fast-food franchises.
—Jabari Young, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
Lamb Weston is the largest producer of french fries in North America and is a major supplier to restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains, including McDonald’s.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Feb. 2025
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Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2025
During a 13-day period, from Jan. 11, 2024, to Jan. 23, 2024, Pickens robbed at least three fast-food restaurants and convenience stores in Harris County, Texas, the criminal complaint said.
—Kate Linderman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2025
In 1987, with his windfall from the cable sale, Bridgeman expanded into fast-food franchises.
—Jabari Young, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2025
Lamb Weston is the largest producer of french fries in North America and is a major supplier to restaurants, grocery stores and fast-food chains, including McDonald’s.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 12 Feb. 2025
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“Fast-food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-food. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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