food court
noun
: an area within a building (such as a shopping mall) set apart for food concessions
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One fan-favorite Costco food court item has returned — but with one big modification
The superstore reintroduced its Combo Pizza, but this time as a Combo Calzone
But the return of the item caused quite a divide between Costco customers
Costco has introduced the comeback of one food court item.
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Charna Flam, People.com, 30 May 2025
Food: Five food courts will offer a variety of dishes, including Texas barbecue, Tex-Mex, gourmet burgers and international cuisine.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Poppin Plates will lease kitchen space to cooks, bakers and food truck operators, with food trucks setting up something of a food court in the parking lot, the mayor said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Footage of the chaotic scene that was shared on social media shows groups of teenagers running through a mall food court, as yelling can be heard in the background.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Charna Flam, People.com, 30 May 2025
Food: Five food courts will offer a variety of dishes, including Texas barbecue, Tex-Mex, gourmet burgers and international cuisine.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Apr. 2025
Poppin Plates will lease kitchen space to cooks, bakers and food truck operators, with food trucks setting up something of a food court in the parking lot, the mayor said.
—Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
Footage of the chaotic scene that was shared on social media shows groups of teenagers running through a mall food court, as yelling can be heard in the background.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 18 May 2025
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“Food court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/food%20court. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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