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

At the end of the day, the women from Ohio made their way back to Union Station, convening in the basement food court to wait for the bus.

From Salon • Nov. 29, 2025

In the food court, two freshmen debated whether the university had overreacted with the new police patrols and K-9 unit.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

Mack is kicking a trash can across the food court when the phone rings.

From "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate