concessionaire

noun

con·​ces·​sion·​aire kən-ˌse-shə-ˈner How to pronounce concessionaire (audio)
Synonyms of concessionairenext
: the owner or operator of a concession
especially : one that operates a refreshment stand at a recreational center

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Then the wisdom tumbles like Milk Duds fresh from the concessionaire. — Dan Piepenbring, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026 Isle Royale Seaplanes is the only concessionaire, and prices start at about $415 for a round-trip ticket. — Robert Annis, Midwest Living, 7 June 2026 The city is looking to enter into five-year contracts with one concessionaire per park, who would guarantee payment and a percentage of sales revenue to the city. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 June 2026 With fans exhibiting a pattern of spending for experiences, whether a concert, special event or game, Bruno says, concessionaires must provide a value and an elevated food offering. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for concessionaire

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Etymology

French concessionnaire, from concession

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of concessionaire was in 1839

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concessionaire

noun
con·​ces·​sion·​aire kən-ˌsesh-ə-ˈna(ə)r How to pronounce concessionaire (audio)
-ˈne(ə)r
: one that has been given a concession (as to sell something)

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