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short–order
adjective \ˈshȯrt-ˌȯr-dər, -ˈȯr-\
: making or serving food that can be cooked quickly when a customer orders it
Full Definition of SHORT-ORDER
: preparing or serving food that can be cooked quickly to a customer's order <a short–order cook>
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First Known Use of SHORT-ORDER
1920
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