concessionaire

noun con·ces·sion·aire \ kən-ˌse-shə-ˈner \

Updated on: 22 Apr 2018

Definition of concessionaire

: the owner or operator of a concession; especially : one that operates a refreshment stand at a recreational center

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Recent Examples of concessionaire from the Web

The Rangers and Sportservice, the Globe Life Park concessionaire, announced the new items showing up at the concession stands this season.

— jeff wilson, star-telegram, "Rangers Reaction: After Rays won't chase, Perez to check tip line | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 16 Apr. 2018
The section between Franklin and Lake is already coveted by some concessionaires for its generous sun exposure and unique vista at the river’s confluence.

— greg trotter, chicagotribune.com, "Riverwalk rising: City banking on boom to pay off cost of river transformation," 13 Apr. 2018
First pitch is scheduled for 2:40 p.m. The Rangers and Sportservice, the Globe Life Park concessionaire, announced the new items showing up at the concession stands this season.

— peter dawson, star-telegram, "Here's how much it'll cost you (late fans) to attend Rangers Opening Day | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 28 Mar. 2018
Blame our much-despised parking meter contract, which requires the city to compensate the concessionaire for any lost meter revenue, complicating any deal that might be made with a free-floating car-share provider.

— john greenfield, Chicago Reader, "Is it time to bring point-to-point car share to Chicago?," 23 Jan. 2018
The Rangers and Sportservice, the Globe Life Park concessionaire, announced the new items Tuesday.

— robert philpot, star-telegram, "Hot-dog-stuffed pickles? Ham fries? Must be ballpark food time again | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 20 Mar. 2018
Austin passed a labor peace requirement for its airport concessionaires last April.

— gilbert garcia, San Antonio Express-News, "Chamber pressure compels council to buckle on labor peace," 3 Mar. 2018
However, the contract between the 49ers and the city of Santa Clara requires any new concessionaire to hire existing employees.

— benny evangelista, San Francisco Chronicle, "Hot dog! 49ers pick new concession operator at Levi’s Stadium," 28 Feb. 2018
Perez’s complaint focused on a provision requiring the winning concessionaire to implement a labor peace agreement with its employees.

— gilbert garcia, San Antonio Express-News, "Chamber balks at union-friendly clause for airport concessions," 1 Feb. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of concessionaire

French concessionnaire, from concession

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First Known Use: 1839

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CONCESSIONAIRE Defined for English Language Learners

concessionaire

noun

Definition of concessionaire for English Language Learners

: a person or business that has been given the right to sell something on property owned by someone else : a person or business that has been given a concession (sense 4a)