food court
noun
a space, as in a shopping mall, with a concentration of fast-food stalls and usually a common eating area.
food courts
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pluralof food court.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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And as pop music by Calvin Harris and Sean Kingston played over speakers, many huddled in food courts to snack on traditional American cuisine: pizza and burgers.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
Meanwhile, the shopping mall evolved from a place to buy things into a destination for all kinds of family entertainment, often boasting large food courts, multiplex theaters, indoor playgrounds, video arcades and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
Here in this town on Australia's northern edge, laksa is the meal of choice for breakfast, lunch and dinner, weekday or weekend, a staple everywhere from food courts and cafes to snazzy restaurants.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2023
Today, malls need more demand drivers to keep afloat — food courts, temporary pop-ups, gyms, and other offerings, Fagan said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2023
Mall food courts are struggling to survive, there's no doubt about it.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2023
