concourse

noun

con·​course ˈkän-ˌkȯrs How to pronounce concourse (audio)
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

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
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Wide-open concourses with views of the court encourage wandering. Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024 Yes, Billie Eilish Reverb Eco-Villages will be set up in two areas in the main concourse of the arena so that fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts and connect with nonprofits. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024 Vendors from western North Carolina will be stationed throughout the concourse in collaboration with Explore Asheville. Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024 Access to the floor is available throughout the main concourse on the first and third base sides. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for concourse 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of concourse was in the 14th century

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“Concourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concourse. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

concourse

noun
con·​course ˈkän-kō(ə)rs How to pronounce concourse (audio)
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

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