Fast food

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Fast Food

Fast food (/fɑːst fuːd/) is a type of mass-produced food designed for commercial resale and with a strong priority placed on "speed of service" versus other relevant factors involved in culinary science. Fast food was created as a commercial strategy to accommodate the larger numbers of busy commuters, travelers and wage workers who often did not have the time to sit down at a public house or diner and wait for their meal.

Etymology

The term "fast food" was recognized in a dictionary by Merriam–Webster in 1951. The term "fast" refers to the speed of service, while "food" refers to meals and snacks that can be prepared and served quickly.

Related Terms

  • Junk food: A pejorative term for food containing high levels of calories from sugar or fat with little protein, vitamins or minerals.
  • Convenience food: Foods that are usually ready to eat without further preparation.
  • Street food: Ready-to-eat food or drink sold by a hawker, or vendor, in a street or other public place, such as at a market or fair.
  • Take-out: A service by which a restaurant or store sells prepared meals or other items for customers to eat elsewhere.
  • Drive-through: A type of service provided by a business that allows customers to purchase products without leaving their cars.

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