food court

noun

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

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But other items and services like clothing, jewelry, the pharmacy, the tire shop, the optical center and the food court would go away. Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026 There’s also a full spa in the Borgata Tower, a retail corridor with more boutiques and a range of dining options—from quick food court stops to full sit-down restaurants. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 May 2026 To fully experience the marketplace, shoppers should visit the food courts for global flavors, and the outdoor markets and produce room for a wide selection of Asian produce. Jen Crystal, Midwest Living, 22 May 2026 The relatively small sit-down restaurant near the Centerpointe food court has a concise menu of sushi rolls, two rice bowls (poke and chicken teriyaki) and a few appetizers. Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for food court

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of food court was in 1979

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“Food court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20court. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

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food court

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