street food
Americannoun
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ready-to-eat food sold on the street or in a park, open-air market, or other outdoor public place.
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a particular food sold in an outdoor public place.
Etymology
Origin of street food
First recorded in 1860–65
Example Sentences
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Chaiiwala, which sells Indian street food and hot and iced drinks, sells around half a million cups of karak chai every month.
From BBC • May 8, 2026
One night, Mr. Irani announced he wanted to open a restaurant that served the street food he craved from his childhood in India.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
New to the grounds is an alley between the Terrace and Beer Barn that celebrates the region’s thriving street food scene.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
From the 17th to 19th centuries, spaghetti was a popular street food in Naples, typically enjoyed with one’s bare hands in large fistfuls.
From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026
Rishi told Cat stories about incredible street food in Bangalore and all his little cousins.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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