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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Street food vendors are a quintessential ingredient of the vast Mexican capital and one of its biggest attractions for foreign visitors.
From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025
New funding for growers was announced at a Downing Street food supply summit.
From BBC • May 14, 2024
Street food is common all around the world and there's all different types.
From Salon • Apr. 28, 2023
"Street food in Singapore is not something you burn or deep fry. It's fairly complex. They take six hours just to prepare a meal to get it ready at 10 a.m. or 11 a.m."
From Reuters • Sep. 28, 2022
Street food is very popular, Kausar says — especially beef.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2022
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