Meaning & use

Concessionaires

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People or companies that hold a concession, especially the right to sell goods or services in a particular venue.

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The fairground's concessionaires sold cotton candy, popcorn, and lemonade.

Airport concessionaires pay rent for their retail space inside the terminal.

A note on using this word

The word comes from 'concession,' a grant of the right to operate a business in a specific place.

Words with a similar meaning

vendorslicenseesconcessioners

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