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Definition of McDonald's in English:

McDonald's

noun

figurative

  • Any service, organization, etc., likened to the McDonald's chain in some respect, especially in operating in a highly efficient, standardized manner.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in Peace News. From the name of the McDonald'sCorporation, U.S. firm operating a worldwide fast food chain.

Pronunciation

McDonald's

/məkˈdɒnldz/