food stall

Meaning

A 'food stall' is a small, temporary or semi-permanent stand, booth, or compartment from which food is prepared and sold, typically at markets, festivals, or busy streets.

Examples

• The night market is filled with dozens of food stalls offering local delicacies.

  The night market is filled with dozens of food stalls offering local delicacies.

• We queued up at a popular food stall known for its spicy noodles.

  We queued up at a popular food stall known for its spicy noodles.

• He runs a small food stall at the weekend farmers' market.

  He runs a small food stall at the weekend farmers' market.

• Let's grab a quick bite from one of the food stalls near the station.

  Let's grab a quick bite from one of the food stalls near the station.

• Each food stall in the market specializes in a different regional dish.

  Each food stall in the market specializes in a different regional dish.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I got some noodles from a food kiosk.

  ✓ I got some noodles from a food stall.

  'Kiosk' usually refers to a small, enclosed permanent structure selling newspapers, tickets, or electronic items. 'Food stall' is much more natural for market food stands.

• ✗ The food room was packed with people.

  ✓ The food court was packed with food stalls.

  'Food room' is a literal translation error. Use 'food stall' for individual stands or 'food court/hall' for the area containing them.

Related Expressions

Practice

• There is a famous ___ in the market that sells amazing dumplings.

  💡 A small booth or stand selling food.

  Show answer

  food stall

• We spent the evening walking around the festival, eating from one ___ to another.

  💡 A small outdoor food stand.

  Show answer

  food stall