food court
Americannoun
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food courts
plural
Other Word Forms
Noun Inflected Forms
Etymology
Origin of food court
First recorded in 1980–85
Example Sentences
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The Costco food court, of course, has developed a mythology all its own.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
The elderly man has since been identified as Yeo Song Khoon, who owns Bei-Ing Wanton Noodle, a stall at the food court.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The dining hall is a perfect example: The student’s economic background is invisible as everyone eats from the same options available in the food court.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
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
When he’s finished taking pictures, we wander to the food court and get giant cinnamon rolls the size of our faces.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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