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
Examples of fast-food in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
While the uniquely charming mom-and-pop breakfast joint has become a rarity, often replaced by fast-food chains, lunch and dinner spots—such as family taquerias and cozy bistros—continue to thrive by providing the originality and local flavor that chains lack.
—
Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
While working multiple jobs including at a fast-food restaurant to support her family, Ubaldo eventually won scholarships to study social work at university.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
After all, those slushies and drinks are a big reason why the iconic fast-food chain has remained popular for decades.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The beloved wrap will return to menus Thursday, July 10, the fast-food giant announced June 3.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fast-food
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
While working multiple jobs including at a fast-food restaurant to support her family, Ubaldo eventually won scholarships to study social work at university.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 5 June 2025
After all, those slushies and drinks are a big reason why the iconic fast-food chain has remained popular for decades.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The beloved wrap will return to menus Thursday, July 10, the fast-food giant announced June 3.
—Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fast-food
Cite this Entry
“Fast-food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fast-food. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share