Meaning of street food | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Ready-to-eat food obtainable from a streetside vendor, often from a makeshift or portable stall.
   countable, uncountable
2. Food of this kind served in other contexts such as dine-in restaurants.
   broadly, countable, uncountable

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Examples

“All studies sought to distinguish between street food meals and snacks...”

“In fact, street food may well be fresher than that served in restaurants and cafes, as it is cooked at the point of sale. It's certainly much cheaper.”

“They specialize in all sorts of events, such as athletic competitions, fairs, and conventions, as well as receptions, banquets, and street food.”

“Bustling with a lively crowd, this restaurant serves finger-licking Korean street food.”

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