food court

noun

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

Examples of food court in a Sentence

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The vast majority of Singaporeans live in affordable public housing that's subsidized by the government, and the food scene revolves around hawker centers, or food courts with cheap eats and community seating that's so ingrained in the culture, it's recognized and protected by UNESCO. Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024 That would typically include a food court and several full-service restaurants. Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024 What's next: The station's food court and south concourse are undergoing a $550 million renovation set to open next year. Mike Deehan, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024 The mall, across the street from City Hall in the Civic Center, was a wasteland, its walkways empty, the food court and most restaurants locked or boarded up. Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 24 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for food court 

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

food court

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