concessionaire

noun

Definition of concessionairenext
as in vendor
a person or business that has been given the right to sell something on property owned by someone else The stadium's concessionaires sell all sorts of food, including everything from hot dogs to sushi.

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Recent Examples of concessionaire Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup. — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026 Set miles off the coast, the park is accessible only by boat, and many travelers book their journey through the official transportation concessionaire, Island Packers, out of Ventura Harbor. — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026 Each year, the Padres bring in new food and beverage concessionaires, existing concessionaires roll out new dishes, and its in-house hospitality and retail partner Delaware North rolls out multiple new items. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 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 See All Example Sentences for concessionaire
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  1. vendor
  2. seller
  3. merchant
  4. retailer
Noun
  • The celebration includes carnival rides, live music, food vendors and a fireworks show honoring the nation's 250th anniversary.
    — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 2026
  • According to Miami-Dade County, the event will include music, food vendors and entertainment, as well as a fireworks show.
    — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 4 July 2026
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  • Only $13, this squirrel baffle is a best-seller that has sold more than 5,000 times in the past month.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Baume De Rose is an all-purpose balm that’s become a cult favorite, often referred to as the Rolls Royce of lip balms among beauty enthusiasts with over one million sold and continues to be a top seller.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
Definition of seller
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  • For Verizon Dollars, Berland said the company wanted to avoid telling customers which brands and merchants should matter to them.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Dutch merchants, families and investors moved through a wide Atlantic network that connected Europe, Africa, the Caribbean and North America.
    — R. Grant Gilmore III, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
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  • Customers can also get the collection in a Krispy Kreme 6-pack box at select retailers.
    — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The CalFresh Fruit and Vegetable EBT program, which began in 2023, allows recipients to earn a $1 rebate on their EBT card for every $1 of CalFresh benefits spent on any fresh fruits and vegetables at a participating retailer.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 2 July 2026
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“Concessionaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessionaire. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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