food court

noun

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

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The letter outlined that many food and household products available today would remain, alongside the gas station, while other items and services like clothing, major electronics, the pharmacy and the food court would not be offered. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 Then, relax at the food court, beer tent or stage, where A Guy & Girl DJ and Junk FM will be performing. Cole Premo, CBS News, 29 June 2026 During the late 1980s and early 1990s, the sprawling complex just north of Kingston housed as many as 77 stores and businesses, including Kmart, JCPenney, Sears, and a bustling food court. Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 27 June 2026 An upper floor was added in 2014 and accommodates a gourmet food court showcasing the best of Tuscan cuisine alongside chic wine and coffee bars. Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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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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