concessionaire

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

|Updated on: 16 Jun 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

Unlike the bustling marketplace of competing outfitters in New Braunfels, most San Marcos tubers get their gear and shuttle service from the city’s concessionaire, a local Lion’s Club.

— krista torralva, San Antonio Express-News, "Water sports plentiful in and around San Antonio," 11 June 2018
Other public land concessionaires, like those working in lodging or food services, must still meet minimum wage requirements (now at $10.35).

— jake bullinger, Outside Online, "Trump Cut Wages for Outdoor Guides—and That's Fine," 11 June 2018
The bride, who is 27 and taking her husband’s name, is the corporate communications officer at Evelyn Hill, the concessionaire at the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

— New York Times, "Age, She Said, Was Never an Issue," 2 June 2018
The transformation began last summer when the zoo's food concessionaire opened The Coop and Bean Sprouts, a café with walk-up ordering windows across from the playground in the farm area.

— meg jones, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Zoo food has gone upscale. Food trucks, beer garden and roasted corn stand now available to animal watchers," 25 May 2018
The park's concessionaire runs snorkeling trips every day that weather permits.

— bob rountree and bonnie gross, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Explore Florida's Monroe County: Florida Keys offers miles of snorkeling grandeur," 6 May 2018
Bowers noted that Petco Park, which opened 14 years ago, is designed in a way to feel southern California, with local food and beverage concessionaires that are familiar to those living in the area.

— clark spencer, miamiherald, "Chip Bowers on search to make Marlins Park a 'destination'," 30 May 2018
Chairs had been placed in Madison Square Park, ruled by a concessionaire who charged 5 cents to sit, equivalent to about $1.30 now.

— clyde haberman, New York Times, "America’s Most Famous Street," 30 Apr. 2018
The trailhead off Eighth Street is planned for eateries, kiosks, Wi-Fi, and possibly concessionaires when it is completed, likely in 2020.

— mary shanklin, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Coast to Coast trail spurs startups, inns, trademark," 17 Mar. 2018

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Origin and Etymology of concessionaire

French concessionnaire, from concession

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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)