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

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

While Kung's induction models plug into a typical outlet and are designed for home use, similarly shaped and far more powerful commercial induction wok ranges exist on the market — including at Microsoft's all-electric food court.

From Salon

The Lertsirisin brothers’ dual specialty shops also make more sense if you trace them back to their Seattle beginning — their first enterprise, a stall called Congeez in the Uwajimaya food court, served both.

From Seattle Times

We have a tasting room with a Japanese-themed food court, sports bars and two bars for pet lovers, including one spot that makes mocktails for your furry friend.

From Seattle Times