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Meanings of Concession
Concession carries two very distinct meanings in English. It is commonly used to indicate something that has been conceded (as when the politician who loses a race gives a concession speech, or when someone makes a concession in an argument). In a completely different context, the word may be found in the phrase concession stand. Where does this last use come from? Were concession stands originally set up to settle arguments or elections? Hardly. The concession in concession stand denotes “a usually exclusive right to undertake and profit by a specified activity.” The phrase is first recorded in a classified ad seeking someone to work at a booth at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair.
Examples of snack bar in a Sentence
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2025
Shop at a community yard sale Peruse thousands of goodies, grab a bite to eat from the snack bar, and learn more about fellowship and local missions at the 117th Lawn Fete.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
Three food establishments were closed for serious health violations:
Rainbow Food Mart, at 1936 Mitchell Blvd, was temporarily closed after live roaches were observed in the snack bar area, along with improper cold holding temperatures and expired food handler certificates.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Aug. 2025
Other major expenses include loan payments; utilities and power; food and supplies for the snack bar; and payroll.
—Sophie Caldwell
lauren Shamo, CNBC, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Snack bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack%20bar. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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