junk food
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junk food
n.
A high-calorie food that is low in nutritional value.
junk food
n
1. (Cookery) food that is low in nutritional value, often highly processed or ready-prepared, and eaten instead of or in addition to well-balanced meals
junk′ food`
n.
1. food, as potato chips or candy, that is high in calories but of little nutritional value.
2. anything that is attractive or diverting but of negligible substance.
[1970–75]
junk′-food`, adj.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. |  junk food - food that tastes good but is high in calories having little nutritional valuesolid food, food - any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink" |
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