food court

noun

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

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This is held outdoors in the parking lot near the food court. Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026 But the popularity of this food court item is likely the combination of a juicy quarter-pound all-beef hot dog served on a soft, fluffy bun, with ketchup, mustard, relish, and onions to top things off. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026 Mercado Gonzalez North Gate Market has a smorgasbord of South of the Border flavors at its food court. Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026 Jurassic Burger opened in the mall’s food court, offering playfully named items like Pterodactyl Nuggets, Petrified Onion Rings and the T-Rex Supreme burger ($13). Chadd Cripe. Produced With Ai Assistance, Idaho Statesman, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for food court

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

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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 2 May. 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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