concessioner

noun

con·​ces·​sion·​er kən-ˈse-sh(ə-)nər How to pronounce concessioner (audio)

Examples of concessioner in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Xanterra, a concessioner who runs lodges and restaurants within America’s National Parks, offers straws, but asks visitors not to use them. Eric Betz, Discover Magazine, 24 Feb. 2018 Aramark, which serves as an authorized concessioner for Yosemite and operates the Wawona Hotel booking website, said reservations were being canceled through Monday, and reservation holders would be contacted. Christian Martinezstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2022 Lynn and several other former residents of the trailer park were offered rooms in an employee dorm through a concessioner. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 All worked for the National Park Service or a concessioner business, such as a hotel. Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2022 The event planners have consulted with the Cuyahoga County Board of Health, concessioners, amusement companies, entertainers and junior fair officials and decided safety was paramount. Laura Johnston, cleveland, 29 May 2020 Yellowstone Park’s Old Faithful Lodge is operated by a company owned by Xanterra, one of the oldest and largest parks concessioners. Massimo Vitali, National Geographic, 28 Apr. 2020 Glacier Park Boat Company, an authorized concessioner, leads excursions to popular park attractions, including Many Glacier and Two Medicine Lake. Aaron Brandel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2020 From March 16 until further notice, the park’s mainland visitor center in Ventura Harbor is closed and Island Packers, the park’s boat transportation concessioner, has also halted its public transportation services to the islands for two weeks. Lyndsey Matthews, Good Housekeeping, 25 Mar. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of concessioner was in 1852

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“Concessioner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concessioner. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.

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