: a public eating place where snacks are served usually at a counter
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Meanings of Concession
Concession carries two very distinct meanings in English. It is commonly used to indicate something that has been conceded (as when the politician who loses a race gives a concession speech, or when someone makes a concession in an argument). In a completely different context, the word maybe be found in the phrase concession stand. Where does this last use come from? Were concession stands originally set up to settle arguments or elections? Hardly. The concession in concession stand denotes “a usually exclusive right to undertake and profit by a specified activity.” The phrase is first recorded in a classified ad seeking someone to work at a booth at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Examples of snack bar in a Sentence
There's a snack bar at the pool where we can get nachos.
Recent Examples on the WebThe separate dining room showcases custom scenic wallpaper, while the spacious kitchen is a cook’s cat’s meow with marble counters and a large, walnut island with an integrated snack bar.—Mark David, Robb Report, 17 May 2024 But Take Note While this looks like a regular snack bar, it should be considered a multivitamin and only taken as directed (one per day).—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024 The first-floor entrance of the Philip Lance Center is an open foyer and gathering area with a large staircase and snack bar.—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2024 North Beach, Racine, Wisconsin On Lake Michigan's western shore, just north of downtown Racine, North Beach features 50 acres of soft sand with a playground, volleyball courts, and a snack bar.—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for snack bar
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