airport food
Gate area meals
Airport food is the meals and snacks available at terminals, often characterized by high prices, limited options, and mediocre quality.
The term carries connotations of overpriced convenience and culinary compromise: We grabbed some airport food before boarding.
The captive audience of travelers explains both the markup and the resigned acceptance.
- terminalAt the endpoint
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- overpricedCosting more than warranted
- price gougingExcessive pricing during crises
grab-and-go · layover · kill time · departure · coffee · bottled water · delay · hungry · grab a bite · concourse · traveler · lukewarm · newsstand · boarding · suitcase · pretzel · snack · lounge
- travel diningin-flight dining, meal service, dining cars, meal trays, galley
- layover experiencesovernight stay, transit hotel, waiting area, transit lounge, sleep pod
- Quick Eatsdrive-thru, takeout, delivery, grab and go, pizza delivery
- money wasterslottery tickets, gambling losses, payday loans, overdraft fees, late fees
airport foodhome cooking
Meals prepared at residence
fine dining · slow food · comfort food · gourmet cuisine · gourmet food
airport foodfamily dinner
holiday feast · Sunday roast · Thanksgiving dinner · Sunday dinner · romantic dinner
airport, food, port, airports, airs, airy, airship, airborne, airline