food court

noun

: an area within a building (such as a shopping mall) set apart for food concessions

Examples of food court in a Sentence

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As of 2024, Costco requires a membership card for food court dining. Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025 The international food court will have more than 40 food and beverage vendors. Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025 Make sure to stop by the excellent food court for lunch. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025 Space challenges unknown Along with offices, the 21-story Natural Resources building features a fitness center, food court and a large auditorium that Newsom himself has used when presenting state budget plans. Stephen Hobbs, Sacramento Bee, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for food court

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of food court was in 1979

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“Food court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20court. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

food court

noun
: an area within a building (as a shopping mall) set aside for food sales
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