food court

noun

: an area within a building (such as a shopping mall) set apart for food concessions

Examples of food court in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Aura is the latest in a mini-rush of newcomers at Boise Towne Square’s food court — all local. — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026

This week’s Sick and Shut Down List includes a mall food court, a Walmart and Miami International Airport. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026

Sweet Auburn Music Fest The Sweet Auburn Music Fest features up-and-coming acts, timeless R&B and gospel stars, alternative greats and more, as well as an international food court and art vendors. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

The Rotisserie Chicken Chef Salad, which Costco highlighted among its new food court offerings this year, contains 59 grams of protein along with 840 calories. — Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for food court

• abort
• airport
• alport
• athwart
• carport
• comport
• consort
• deport
• disport
• distort
• escort
• exhort

Kids Definition

food court

noun

: an area within a building (as a shopping mall) set aside for food sales