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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The changeover at Costco food courts in 14 countries is expected to be completed fall of this year. Addy Bink, The Hill, 18 July 2025 The main concourse to the north that includes the food court and World of Wonder Garage will remain open for the near future, Hendricks said. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 The Town Square food court and skyway has drawn several former tenants from Alliance Bank Center, including B’s Barbershop, Greenwolf Hemp and Organics and Paul Hartquist Jewelers. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025 Police said a single gunshot was fired during a fight involving about four people in the food court. Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.

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food court

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