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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
Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
Newell simply co-owns the company with his wife Heidi, who some nights hands out tickets at the front door or helps run the snack bar at intermission.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 10 Sep. 2025
Bonus tip: Tie your treats into the theme with build-your-own snack bars that separate foods based on the colors of players’ game pieces (like bowls of different colored M&Ms or sour gummies).
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 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
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“Snack bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snack%20bar. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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