Phrase guide

short order

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of food, prepared and served quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An order of food that can be prepared and served quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: cooking, food, lifestyle

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3

noun

Meaning 3

an order for food that can be prepared quickly

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: order

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: in kurzer Zeit — prepared and served quickly
  • Turkish: hızlı servis — prepared and served quickly