food court

noun

1. a space, as in a shopping mall, with a concentration of fast-food stalls and usually a common eating area.

Word History and Origins

Origin of food court¹

First recorded in 1980–85

Example Sentences

And the installations continue all the way through the gift shop, which is situated between a series of photo backdrops and a food court offering concessions like popcorn and cotton candy.

From Los Angeles Times

In the museum’s final corridor — just past a VR headset experience and before the gift shop and food court — are situated eight jewel-toned cubicles staged with props for the perfect minimally decorated but vividly hued Instagram post.

From Los Angeles Times

“Not the best deal and not the best Costco entree, but in a pinch I'd probably buy it again. That being said, between this or Food Court pizza, pizza is hands down the better choice.”

From Salon

On a recent trip to Vegas’ Chinatown Plaza, I spotted an advertisement announcing the grand opening of the Barstow Asian Food Court.

From Los Angeles Times

The top floor of a shuttered food court will be transformed into a “golf experience” that may include miniature golf, Deschaine said.

From Los Angeles Times