as in vendors
a person or business that has been given the right to sell something on property owned by someone else
The stadium's concessionaires sell all sorts of food, including everything from hot dogs to sushi.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of concessionaires
Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup.
—
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Each year, the Padres bring in new food and beverage concessionaires, existing concessionaires roll out new dishes, and its in-house hospitality and retail partner Delaware North rolls out multiple new items.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
In return for allowing concessionaires to use their name and menus, the restaurateurs get a cut of restaurant sales without having to invest in the initial construction of the business or worry about day-to-day operations.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
The restrictions affect overnight lodging operated by concessionaires Xanterra Travel Collection and Delaware North, but the Grand Canyon remains open for day visitors.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Certain fees will remain in effect for state fishing licenses and concessionaires such as the merry-go-round at Tilden Park in the Berkeley Hills.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Fees are still in effect for state fishing licenses, watercraft inspections, and concessionaires, such as the Tilden Merry-Go-Round.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Six or seven are the largest investors, concessionaires that have shown extreme interest.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
The global picture Following Electreon’s success near Paris, concessionaires are evaluating dynamic charging for major freight corridors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Each year, the Padres bring in new food and beverage concessionaires, existing concessionaires roll out new dishes, and its in-house hospitality and retail partner Delaware North rolls out multiple new items.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
In return for allowing concessionaires to use their name and menus, the restaurateurs get a cut of restaurant sales without having to invest in the initial construction of the business or worry about day-to-day operations.
—Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 26 Jan. 2026
The restrictions affect overnight lodging operated by concessionaires Xanterra Travel Collection and Delaware North, but the Grand Canyon remains open for day visitors.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 3 Dec. 2025
Certain fees will remain in effect for state fishing licenses and concessionaires such as the merry-go-round at Tilden Park in the Berkeley Hills.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Nov. 2025
Fees are still in effect for state fishing licenses, watercraft inspections, and concessionaires, such as the Tilden Merry-Go-Round.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2025
Six or seven are the largest investors, concessionaires that have shown extreme interest.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
The global picture Following Electreon’s success near Paris, concessionaires are evaluating dynamic charging for major freight corridors.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concessionaires
Noun
-
The company, which grew to more than 60 locations nationally, leased booth space to vendors and took a commission on their sales, most often from craft and handmade items.—
Doug Myers,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
-
Removing barriers was essential to creating an environment where anyone could show up, explore, meet local vendors, and be part of something meaningful.—
Corey Heyman,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Etsy Though not a dedicated collection from a single source, countless artists and merchants have taken to Etsy to sell handmade products inspired by the franchise.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
-
By the late 1740s, almost all of Philadelphia’s Freemasons were also merchants, shipowners or successful artisans.—
Derek Arnold,
The Conversation,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Watson said smokable products – including pre‑rolls – are among the industry's biggest sellers because customers rely on the faster onset for pain relief and sleep.—
Briseida Holguin,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
-
So, while so many of the brand's best sellers are marked down on Amazon, now's the best time to stock up.—
Tamim Alnuweiri,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Concessionaires.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concessionaires. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
