snack bar

noun

: a public eating place where snacks are served usually at a counter

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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

There's a snack bar at the pool where we can get nachos.

Recent Examples on the Web

The spacious snack bar offers traditional movie theater treats as well as street tacos, burritos and chorizo supreme pizza. —Greg Braxton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2024

Then comes the red car, now a snack bar with a fabulous vintage Faema espresso machine and a standing counter. —Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2024

The current West Loop depot has restrooms, a snack bar and, most importantly, indoor shelter to keep passengers safe during harsh weather. —Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 19 Sep. 2024

At one point, the group got on top of a snack bar and shared a marijuana cigarette, prosecutors said. —City News Service, Orange County Register, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

snack bar

noun

: a public eating place where snacks are served usually at a counter