junk food
noun
1
: food that is high in calories but low in nutritional content
2
: something that is appealing or enjoyable but of little or no real value
video junk food
Examples of junk food in a Sentence
worrying about kids eating too much junk food
eating too many junk foods
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The actor underwent a massive physical transformation for the role – gaining 30kg over five months adhering to a strict diet of high sugar, high fat, and junk food.
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 July 2025
If last year's burger bracket was any indication, this is the stage of the tournament when lighthearted debate about junk food morphs into a heated discussion on competitive equity and, for some, outcry over the entire voting process.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2025
Far from the rolling hot dogs and junk food of yore, Busdieker said quality food at convenience stores – like brisket sandwiches at Buc-ee's or fresh-baked bread at Wawa – helps meet the demand for mini-luxuries.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Hungry pregnant woman choosing from pizza, salad and eating pasta, having desire for junk food, sitting in kitchen.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 10 July 2025
If last year's burger bracket was any indication, this is the stage of the tournament when lighthearted debate about junk food morphs into a heated discussion on competitive equity and, for some, outcry over the entire voting process.
—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 31 Mar. 2025
Far from the rolling hot dogs and junk food of yore, Busdieker said quality food at convenience stores – like brisket sandwiches at Buc-ee's or fresh-baked bread at Wawa – helps meet the demand for mini-luxuries.
—Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Hungry pregnant woman choosing from pizza, salad and eating pasta, having desire for junk food, sitting in kitchen.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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“Junk food.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/junk%20food. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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