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famous street food

famous street food

2.0
Food sold on city streets by outdoor sellers that shows the city's taste
  • noun
translation icon : comida callejera famosa
  • Many people associate Bangkok with its vibrant and famous street food scene.

Examples

  • The city is renowned for its famous street food, attracting foodies from around the world.

  • Sampling famous street food is a must-do activity for visitors eager to experience authentic local flavors.

  • I love the famous street food in Bangkok.

  • Have you tried the famous street food here?

  • In Bangkok, you must try the famous street food, which includes delicious pad thai from the bustling food stalls.

  • The famous street food in Mexico City features tasty tacos al pastor served with fresh salsa.

  • During the festival, visitors flock to the market to sample the famous street food, like flavorful kebabs and sweet desserts.

Synonyms

local delicacy
vsfamous street food
1 3.7

A food people in a place think is special or traditional

comes from outdoor vendors and is widely known as the area's representative
local dish
vsfamous street food
1 2.3

Traditional food from a certain place that people often eat there

comes from outdoor vendors and is known widely as the region's symbol

How Famous

famous street food
2.0
local dish
1 2.3

Surface Forms

Morphology

famous + street + food

The phrase is fully compositional: 'famous' (well-known) modifies 'street food' (food sold on streets), so the meaning 'well-known local food sold outdoors' is directly derivable from the constituents. This is a common modifier + noun pattern found cross-linguistically, so a B1 learner who knows the words will readily infer the meaning.

Etymology

Famous street food comes from a simple picture: small sellers cook tasty food on busy streets, and many people stop to buy and talk about it. That's why it now means 'well-known local food' that people think of when they picture a city.