concessionaire

noun

con·​ces·​sion·​aire kən-ˌse-shə-ˈner 

: the owner or operator of a concession

especially : one that operates a refreshment stand at a recreational center

Examples of concessionaire in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Embark on a paddle of a mile or two after renting kayaks from the on-site concessionaire. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

The Lockport Subway is a franchise location, while the O’Hare Starbucks is operated under a license by HMSHost, an airport concessionaire. — Robert Channick, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Much of the weakness stems from Mainland China, where recent changes in airport retail concessionaires have disrupted sales. — Kapila Ireland, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2026

The pass will not be honored at state park units operated by federal or local government and private agencies or concessionaires. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

French concessionnaire, from concession

First Known Use

1839, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for concessionaire

• abwehr
• affair
• affaire
• airfare
• altair
• armchair
• aware
• beware
• bugbear
• carfare
• childcare
• compare

Kids Definition

concessionaire

noun

con·​ces·​sion·​aire kən-ˌsesh-ə-ˈna(ə)r 

-ˈne(ə)r

: one that has been given a concession (as to sell something)