Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

street food

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.03 in modern English

Syllables: street -food
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Ready-to-eat food obtainable from a streetside vendor, often from a makeshift or portable stall.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

Food of this kind served in other contexts such as dine-in restaurants.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"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."

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Food.

Inflected Forms

street foods (plural) streetfood (alternative)

Questions

What does street food mean?: Ready-to-eat food obtainable from a streetside vendor, often from a makeshift or portable stall.

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