concessionaire
noun
con·ces·sion·aire
kən-ˌse-shə-ˈner 
: the owner or operator of a concession
especially
: one that operates a refreshment stand at a recreational center
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With fans exhibiting a pattern of spending for experiences, whether a concert, special event or game, Bruno says, concessionaires must provide a value and an elevated food offering.
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Then the wisdom tumbles like Milk Duds fresh from the concessionaire.
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Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Concession offerings vary from stadium to stadium FIFA, the sport’s governing body and the tournament organizer, has very specific rules on just about everything related to the World Cup — and there are guidelines that concessionaires have to follow as well.
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Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Isle Royale Seaplanes is the only concessionaire, and prices start at about $415 for a round-trip ticket.
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Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
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Tim Newcomb,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
Then the wisdom tumbles like Milk Duds fresh from the concessionaire.
—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
Concession offerings vary from stadium to stadium FIFA, the sport’s governing body and the tournament organizer, has very specific rules on just about everything related to the World Cup — and there are guidelines that concessionaires have to follow as well.
—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Isle Royale Seaplanes is the only concessionaire, and prices start at about $415 for a round-trip ticket.
—
Robert Annis,
Midwest Living,
7 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for concessionaire
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concessionaire
noun
con·ces·sion·aire
kən-ˌsesh-ə-ˈna(ə)r
-ˈne(ə)r
: one that has been given a concession (as to sell something)
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