convenience food
noun · Collocation / phrase B2
Plain meaning
food that is quick and easy to prepare
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss food that is quick and easy to prepare in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe article discussed convenience food as a key issue.
examThe passage argues that convenience food can affect policy decisions and public behaviour.
Common collocations
eat convenience foodconvenience food industryprocessed convenience food
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “eat convenience food”.