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Glite Dictionary
fast service

fast service

1 1.9
A quick help that has very little waiting time
  • noun
translation icon : servicio rápido
  • Very fast service, even for MRIs.

Examples

  • Many customers appreciate the fast service at the new café, which allows them to grab their drinks quickly.

  • We love the fast service and the variety of options.

    Blog text (20)

  • McDonald's fast service is the perfect answer for parties.

    The Founder (2016)

  • They come here to get quality treatment and faster service.

    Blog text (25)

  • It's very fast service.

    Blog text (29)

  • During the busy lunch hours, the restaurant is known for its fast service, ensuring that patrons are not kept waiting long.

  • The hotel received high ratings for its fast service, especially when it came to room service and check-in.

Synonyms

promptness
vsfast service
4 3.5

Doing something quickly and at the expected time

applies this quality to delivering efficient customer help with minimal waiting

Antonyms

inefficient
58 3.5

Not using time, work, or money well

How Fast

immediate
570 1.3
express
2.5
fast service
1 1.9
promptness
4 3.5

Surface Forms

fast service singular
fast services plural

Morphology

fast + service

The meaning 'service provided quickly' is directly and transparently derived from combining 'fast' (quick) with 'service' (assistance/work). This compositional pattern is common and predictable across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the MWE meaning.

Etymology

Fast service comes from the clear image of someone bringing help or food very quickly: fast means 'quick' and service means the help a business gives. That's why fast service means help or work with very little waiting time.