food court

noun

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

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Now, according to the outlet, the building has been renamed and repurposed to Bell Works, and serves as a tourist attraction and unofficial town square, that includes an indoor promenade with shops and a food court. Jordana Comiter, People.com, 14 Mar. 2025 The District Cooling System will support the university’s core facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, maker spaces, library, multipurpose hall, administration offices, auditorium and food court. Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025 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 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 3 May. 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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