food court
Americannoun
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Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of food court
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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Our clique comes storming down the mall food court in that classic slow-motion strut, letting us know right away what we’re in for.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
Seek out longstanding institutions like Tunday Kababi, Raheem’s Kulcha Nihari and Ram Asrey, but also explore newer restaurants in the Hazratganj district and the recently opened Food Valley, the country’s largest outdoor food court.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 20, 2025
Students cross it constantly, cutting through between classes or to meet friends at the food court, or pausing to take in the sun on the grass.
From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025
The trio headed to the food court before going to HMV where they were "locked in for games and competitions" with Bob Geldof who had opened the store.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
I follow him into the building, through what seems to be a food court, and into a beautiful room with a high ceiling and great columns.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
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