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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
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All guests also get free breakfast in the morning, as well as access to a complimentary snack bar.
—Cat Sposato, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2025
North Beach Park and Leddy Park boast sandy beaches, picnic areas, and snack bars perfect for a break from the bike.
—Erin Gifford, Outside, 30 Oct. 2025
In November 1984, 16-year-old Theresa Fusco disappeared after she was fired from her job working the snack bar at a roller rink in Lynbrook.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2025
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“Snack bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack%20bar. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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