food court

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [food kawrt, kohrt]
- /fud kɔrt, koʊrt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [food kawrt, kohrt]
- /fud kɔrt, koʊrt/

Definitions of food court words

noun food court a space, as in a shopping mall, with a concentration of fast-food stalls and usually a common eating area. 1
noun food court dining area: in a shopping mall, etc. 1
countable noun food court A food court is a place, for example, in a shopping mall, that has several small restaurants and a common eating area. 0
noun food court an area, as in an enclosed shopping center, with fast-food stalls surrounding tables and chairs for common use 0
noun food court A food court is an area, usually in a shopping mall, airport or railway station, where several catering outlets are grouped together with shared seating. 0

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Origin of food court

First appearance:

before 1980

One of the 1% newest English words

First recorded in 1980-85

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Parts of speech for Food court

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food court popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for food court

noun food court

cafe — A café is a place where you can buy drinks, simple meals, and snacks, but, in Britain, not usually alcoholic drinks.
counter — In a place such as a shop or café, a counter is a long narrow table or flat surface at which customers are served.
restaurant — an establishment where meals are served to customers.
smorgasbord — a buffet meal of various hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, salads, casserole dishes, meats, cheeses, etc.
cafe — A café is a place where you can buy drinks, simple meals, and snacks, but, in Britain, not usually alcoholic drinks.

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