short order

Grill cook's domain

Short order refers to food that can be prepared quickly, as in a diner or lunch counter: short-order cook, short-order grill.

The phrase in short order means promptly or without delay: The problem was resolved in short order.

Both uses share the idea of speed—minimal time between request and completion.

cooking

griddle

Flat metal cooking surface

line cook · ticket · hash browns · omelette · flapjacks · pancakes · bacon · eggs · toast · scramble

speed

quick

Moving with speed

speedy · swift · hurry · rush · immediate · expedite · on-demand · express · ready · instant

Categories
Opposites
culinary style and preparation time

short orderslow food

Traditionally prepared cuisine

fine dining · haute cuisine · gourmet cooking · slow-cooked · tasting menu

dining formality and experience

short orderfine dining

Elegant restaurant experience

haute cuisine · white tablecloth · formal dining · gourmet · upscale dining

preparation time/speed

short orderslow food

Traditionally prepared cuisine

slow-cooked · braised · aged · fermented · cured

Family

order, short, shorten, shortly, shortcut, shortness, shortened, shortening, shortcake

Familiarity
Top 100,000
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Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G