food
court
noun
Third Person
food courts
1
an area in a public place such as a shopping mall, etc. where multiple small restaurants are located
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A food court is a dining area typically found within shopping malls, airports, or entertainment complexes, offering a wide variety of food and beverage options from multiple vendors. These areas often feature a shared seating area surrounded by food stalls, each specializing in different cuisines or types of food. Food court menus may include everything from fast food and international cuisine to healthier options like salads and smoothies, catering to diverse tastes and dietary preferences.
- We decided to meet at the food court for lunch since it offered a variety of options.
- The food court in the mall was crowded with shoppers taking a break to eat.
- Each vendor in the food court had something unique, from sushi to pizza to falafel.
- They spent the afternoon sampling different cuisines from the stalls in the food court.
- The new food court features several popular chain restaurants as well as local favorites.