Etymology

food swamp

Today it means: An urban environment with few grocery stores but several nonnutritious food options such as corner stores or fast-food restaurants. Full definition →

First used 2009
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The story

Coined in a research paper published in 2009.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 2009 An urban environment with few grocery stores but several nonnutritious food options such as corner stores or fast-food restaurants.

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