concourse

noun

con·​course ˈkän-ˌkȯrs 

ˈkäŋ-

1

: an act or process of coming together and merging

2

: a meeting produced by voluntary or spontaneous coming together

3

a

: an open space where roads or paths meet

b

: an open space or hall (as in a railroad or airport terminal) where crowds gather

Synonyms

• corridor
• gallery
• hall
• hallway
• passageway

Examples of concourse in a Sentence

the concourse of the bus terminal

airline passengers had to pass through the security checkpoints before being allowed in the concourse

Recent Examples on the Web

Yes, Billie Eilish Reverb Eco-Villages will be set up in two areas in the main concourse area of the arena so that fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts and connect with nonprofits. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024

Several of these spaces — such as the north concourse club, the bunker suites, even the event center floor — will be available for private bookings on non-event days. —Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 28 Oct. 2024

The menu of Elway’s on concourse B includes a 16-ounce prime-filet steak for $78 and Vancouver Island salmon for $46. —Gary Stoller, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024

Halloween-style costumes may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when guest is in seat. —Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English concours, borrowed from Middle French & Latin; Middle French, borrowed from Latin concursus "gathering of a crowd, coming together," noun of action from concurrere "to assemble in haste, resort to in large numbers" — more at concur

Note: For formation of Latin cursus see etymology and note at course entry 1.

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

concourse

noun

con·​course ˈkän-kō(ə)rs 

ˈkäŋ-,

-kȯ(ə)rs

1

: a flocking, moving, or flowing together : gathering

2

: a place (as a boulevard, open area, or hall) where many people pass or gather

the concourse of the bus terminal