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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In the days that followed, Affleck and Sexton were seen on several occasions, including a trip to fast-food joint Jack in the Box and spending time at Affleck's home.
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Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
In the 2017 sequel to his breakout film, Spurlock examined the fast-food industry’s more health-conscious rebranding efforts by opening a chicken restaurant of his own.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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Alex Gurley, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
In the 2017 sequel to his breakout film, Spurlock examined the fast-food industry’s more health-conscious rebranding efforts by opening a chicken restaurant of his own.
—Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2024
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“Fast-food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-food. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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