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food court
noun
: an area within a building (such as a shopping mall) set apart for food concessions
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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
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First Known Use
1979, in the meaning defined above
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“Food court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20court. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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food court
noun
: an area within a building (as a shopping mall) set aside for food sales
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