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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Our clique comes storming down the mall food court in that classic slow-motion strut, letting us know right away what we’re in for.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

At Plaza Mexico, where a framed picture of the Virgin of Guadalupe looks over the food court, customers filled about half the tables during lunchtime recently.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Students cross it constantly, cutting through between classes or to meet friends at the food court, or pausing to take in the sun on the grass.

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2025

Turns out, the Pentagon food court could rival a suburban mall — or a small college campus.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

Also because all through lunch, Phil was smiling at me from across the food court and I was smiling back, and I’m secretly hoping that he ditches his friends to come find me.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed