SHORT ORDER Definition & Meaning

short order

noun

a dish or serving of food that is quickly prepared upon request at a lunch counter.

short-order

[ shawrt-awr-der ]

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adjective

of, relating to, or specializing in short orders:
a short-order cook; short-order diner.
performed or supplied quickly:
They obtained a short-order divorce decree.

short order

noun

1. food that is easily and quickly prepared
2. ( as modifier )
  short-order counter

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of short order¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Origin of short order²

First recorded in 1900–05

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Russell landed a penalty to keep Scotland within seven, but France put them away again in short order.

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In short order, Petty became, well, Tom Petty, and Campbell became a guitar god.

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“Fortunately for consumers in distress and needing furniture in short order, inventory levels are still abundant,” Allegrezza said.

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He also said he had "good talks" with his Ukrainian counterpart about the location and substance of potential negotiations, adding there will be movement in "very short order".

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Michigan State climbed back in short order, cutting what was once a 15-point lead to just a single possession.

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