shortorder
nounUK /ˌʃɔːtˈɔːdə/
US /ˌʃɔːrtˈɔːrdər/
A short order is a quick, simple meal that a cook makes fast.
The diner is famous for serving short orders of eggs and pancakes all day.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A restaurant or counter that serves quick, simple meals.
We grabbed breakfast at a short-order place near the station.
3. A task or job that must be done quickly and without delay.
Fixing the leak was a short order, so he finished it before lunch.
4. Used in the phrase 'in short order,' meaning very soon or quickly.
The team cleaned the whole kitchen in short order.