CEFR B2

junk food

noun

Meaning

Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value, often containing high levels of sugar, salt, and fat.

Examples

Many people struggle to reduce their intake of junk food.
The school cafeteria has been criticized for serving too much junk food.

Synonyms: unhealthy food, processed food, fast food, empty calories

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junk food (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʌŋk ˌfuːd/

Definition

Food that is high in calories but low in nutritional value, often containing high levels of sugar, salt, and fat.

Examples

Many people struggle to reduce their intake of junk food.
The school cafeteria has been criticized for serving too much junk food.
Doctors warn that a diet heavy in junk food can lead to serious health problems.

How to Use junk food

junk food (collocation): Food that is unhealthy and low in nutrients. — "He eats too much junk food."

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