Meaning of the word "fast food" in English

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fast food

US /ˌfæst ˈfuːd/
UK /ˌfæst ˈfuːd/
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Noun

1.

quickly prepared food, such as hamburgers, french fries, and pizza, sold to customers for consumption on or off the premises

Example:
We often eat fast food when we're in a hurry.
Too much fast food can be unhealthy.
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