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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In Keelung, locals flocked to a fresh food market to buy fruit and vegetables, street food vendors secured their stands, and a temple covered and tied down an outdoor statue ahead of the storm.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
Standouts include the carnitas tacos and tamarind agua fresca at El Taco Torro, creative pies at Pizza Luna, house-smoked barbecue from Rollin Nolen’s BBQ, and Indian and Nepalese street food from Momo Dosa.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
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
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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