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Meanings of Concession
Concession carries two very distinct meanings in English. It is commonly used to indicate something that has been conceded (as when the politician who loses a race gives a concession speech, or when someone makes a concession in an argument). In a completely different context, the word may be found in the phrase concession stand. Where does this last use come from? Were concession stands originally set up to settle arguments or elections? Hardly. The concession in concession stand denotes “a usually exclusive right to undertake and profit by a specified activity.” The phrase is first recorded in a classified ad seeking someone to work at a booth at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Examples of snack bar in a Sentence
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
With power to the snack bar cut due to the thefts, even if daylight games are possible, a massive revenue source for the league has been removed.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Amenities include public restrooms, a snack bar, and a beach concession that rents chairs, cabanas, canoes, and kayaks.
—Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
An island snack bar and breakfast area are great for quick bites.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Snack bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack%20bar. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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