junk food




WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
ˈjunk ˌfood, n. 
    1. food, as potato chips or candy, that is high in calories but of little nutritional value: [uncountable]feasting on junk food.[countable]ate junk foods instead of fruits and vegetables.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
junk food′, 
    1. food, as potato chips or candy, that is high in calories but of little nutritional value.
    2. anything that is attractive and diverting but of negligible substance:the junk food offered by daytime television.
    • 1970–75, American.
    junk-food′, adj. 

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
junk food
  1. food that is low in nutritional value, often highly processed or ready-prepared, and eaten instead of or in addition to well-balanced meals
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