Meaning & use
Concessioners
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Individuals or companies granted the right to operate a business, such as food service or lodging, within a particular property or area, especially a public park.
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Concessioners in the national park run the lodges, restaurants, and gift shops.
The stadium's concessioners sell everything from hot dogs to souvenirs.
A note on using this word
In the United States, 'concessioners' is the term commonly used by the National Park Service, while 'concessionaires' is more common elsewhere.
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