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

The restrictions affect overnight lodging operated by concessionaires Xanterra Travel Collection and Delaware North, but the Grand Canyon remains open for day visitors. —Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025

His first job in golf was as a concessionaire at the Wellshire Golf Course off Colorado Boulevard. —Matthew Geiger, Denver Post, 2 Dec. 2025

Certain fees will remain in effect for state fishing licenses and concessionaires such as the merry-go-round at Tilden Park in the Berkeley Hills. —Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025

Fees are still in effect for state fishing licenses, watercraft inspections, and concessionaires, such as the Tilden Merry-Go-Round. —Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025

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)