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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFast food
/ˈfæst ˌfuːd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Food that can be prepared and served quickly, typically in a restaurant or takeout setting.
"Many people enjoy fast-food for its convenience, especially during busy weekdays." - 2
A type of restaurant that specializes in serving fast food.
"The new fast-food outlet opened downtown, attracting a large crowd."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of the English adjective 'fast' (meaning quick or rapid) and 'food' (nourishment). The term gained widespread currency in the mid-20th century alongside the explosive growth of automobile culture and standardized drive-through restaurant chains in the United States.
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Restauration rapide
Transliteration: Restauration rapide
"La restauration rapide est populaire parmi les jeunes."
Schnellimbiss
Transliteration: ʃnɛlˌʔɪmbɪs
"Der Schnellimbiss bietet eine Vielzahl von Gerichten an."
Fast food
Transliteration: Fast food
"Il fast food è molto diffuso tra i giovani."
Comida rápida
Transliteration: koˈmiða ˈrapida
"La comida rápida es conveniente para las personas ocupadas."
Comida rápida
Transliteration: koˈmidɐ ˈʁapida
"A comida rápida é uma opção popular entre os estudantes."
फास्ट फूड
Transliteration: Phāsaṭ phūḍ
"फास्ट फूड आजकल बहुत लोकप्रिय है।"
快餐
Transliteration: kuàicān
"快餐在年轻人中很受欢迎。"
패스트푸드
Transliteration: paeseuteupudeu
"패스트푸드는 바쁜 사람들에게 인기가 많습니다."
ファストフード
Transliteration: fasuto fūdo
"ファストフードは忙しい人々に人気があります。"
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