concessionaire

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

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Definition of concessionaire

: 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 About 6 percent are operated by concessionaires, according to the committee. — NBC News, "Food trucks and Amazon deliveries in national parks? Not so fast, some visitors say.," 9 Nov. 2019 About 6% are operated by concessionaires, according to the committee. — Felicia Fonseca, The Know, "Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks," 21 Oct. 2019 About 6% are operated by concessionaires, according to the committee. — Washington Post, "Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks," 19 Oct. 2019 About 6% are operated by concessionaires, according to the committee. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Proposal seeks to modernize campgrounds at national parks," 18 Oct. 2019 The concessionaire has been negotiating with Whataburger officials to take the space that would have been occupied by Chick-fil-A. — Randy Diamond, ExpressNews.com, "One possible result of FAA probe: Chick-fil-A could open at San Antonio International," 25 Oct. 2019 Aramark, recently replaced as the concessionaire at the Pepsi Center, had operated on an interim contract at Mile High since February. — Kyle Fredrickson, The Denver Post, "Broncos Briefs: Bradley Chubb not going to “dwell” on missed call vs. Chicago," 19 Sep. 2019 The state, following a record of decision that will be released on the project later this summer, will then determine the concessionaire who will oversee its construction. — al.com, "Toll bill signed by Ivey could save state millions on I-10 project, if it happens," 12 July 2019 Fans who stick around through the final gun after a game’s outcome becomes obvious demonstrate a level of devotion worthy of respect and much cherished by concessionaires. — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, "Kirk Herbstreit should blame ESPN for Louisville fans leaving the Notre Dame game early," 3 Sep. 2019

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“Concessionaire.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concessionaire. Accessed 13 December 2019.

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