garbage plate
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Meaning · English
A large serving of mixed fast foods, such as hamburger patties, fries, macaroni salad, etc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Món ăn nhanh hỗn hợp lớn, như bánh hamburger, khoai tây chiên, salad mì
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
In Kevin's hometown of Rochester, New York, going out for garbage plates was a pastime for him and his buddies.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “garbage plate” mean?
A large serving of mixed fast foods, such as hamburger patties, fries, macaroni salad, etc.
Is “garbage plate” formal or informal?
garbage plate is generally slang.