food court

NOUN

public area where variety of food is sold

Synonyms

WEAK

cafe café counter fast food food festival restaurant smorgasbord

Example Sentences

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What was once a simple food court has been transformed into a loud nook stuffed with a “Big Hero 6” meet-and-greet and gift shop.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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

I met him in the food court within eyeline of where it all happened.

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