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 pass will not be honored at state park units operated by federal or local government and private agencies or concessionaires. — Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado updated October 26, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

According to the Star-Telegram’s news partner WFAA, other local concessionaires going into Terminal F include Cookie Society, Mi Cocina, Mama Moore’s popcorn and Audrey’s Popcorn. — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Oct. 2026

Hotel facilities operated by park concessionaire Xanterra, including Phantom Ranch, Phantom Ranch Canteen and other cabins. — N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

What other drinks and foods won Iowa State Fair concessionaire awards? — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 21 Aug. 2026

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)