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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Artisanal pasta, classic smashburgers and authentic Ethiopian cuisine are also among the available food options inside the sprawling food court. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 16 Mar. 2026 But that was back in 2019, maybe four years before Pan was in the food court. Brody Miller, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026 Then the food court closed, and the Macy’s department store. Sacbee.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Costco’s ancillary and other businesses — like pharmacy, food courts, and travel — added 19 basis points of improvement on a reported basis, and 17 basis points excluding gas. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 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 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

food court

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