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fast-food restaurant
/ˌfæst ˈfuːd ˈrɛstərɑnt/
Definition
1
An establishment that serves inexpensive, quickly prepared food, typically in disposable packaging, with an emphasis on speed and convenience over table service.
2
A dining venue featuring standardized menus, drive-thru windows, and high-volume operations, often chains like McDonald's or Burger King.
Examples
After a long day, nothing beats the siren call of a fast-food restaurant's golden arches glowing in the night.
She ordered a 'healthy option' at the fast-food restaurant, which turned out to be fries with a side of regret.
The fast-food restaurant's drive-thru line was so long, it felt like a pilgrimage to the temple of convenience.
In a fast-food restaurant, your order arrives faster than your New Year's resolutions crumble.