food court

noun

: an area within a building (such as a shopping mall) set apart for food concessions

Examples of food court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Through his characters’ exploits, Ellis depicts two LAs—the teenage universe of mall food courts, movie theaters, and arcades, and the power lunch spots that underscore their precociousness. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 30 July 2026

In South Korea, the Costco food courts offer a beef bulgogi-topped combo pizza. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026

The fan-favorite chicken tender basket that debuted earlier this year at limited warehouses across the country is now available at every Costco food court. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 July 2026

The food court also has meals to share, including empanadas at Lazo Empanadas or Venezuelan arepas at Arepas House. — Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for food court

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort

Kids Definition

food court

noun

: an area within a building (as a shopping mall) set aside for food sales