food court

noun

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

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The food court will go on a plot of land off East Berry Street and have up to seven food truck tenants with a commissary building. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 2026 Also, local bands playing throughout the day on local stages, a carnival (requires wristband purchase), arts and crafts vendors, food courts and beer and wine gardens. — Michael Deeds updated May 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 May 2026 There’s also a full spa in the Borgata Tower, a retail corridor with more boutiques and a range of dining options—from quick food court stops to full sit-down restaurants. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 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

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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food court

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: an area within a building (as a shopping mall) set aside for food sales
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