# happy meal

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A restaurant fast food meal option for a child, which is stereotypically boxed and including a toy; typically comprising a main dish, side dish (usually french fries), drink (frequently a juice box), and dessert (frequently a cookie).

## Etymology
happy+meal. From Happy Meal. From being a meal that is supposed to bring joy. Genericization of the McDonald's trademark Happy Meal.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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