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
Recent Examples on the Web The Hop stops at the concourse which connects the loop between Michigan and Clybourn streets. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2024 In remarks at Saturday’s event, held at the old ticket concourse at Los Angeles’s Union Station, Mr. Kennedy described Chavez’s connection to his family, and how his work as an environmental lawyer drew him into contact with Chavez, particularly on the matters of pesticides and the southern border. Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2024 The concourse is used by American Airlines, the airport’s leading carrier. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024 Those include the fan zone (a covered entertainment space where Kauffman currently stands); new clubs and suites in the end zone; new, larger video boards; completion of the upper concourse with a connecting bridge; and other enhancements. Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Feb. 2024 Cans will also be available in Seaside Market on the first base side of the main concourse and at craft grab-and go coolers throughout the ballpark. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2024 Out on the buzzing concourse ahead of showtime, the long merch-booth lines were a medley of tiaras and crop tops, sequined skirts and a whole bunch of purple — Rodrigo’s signature color. Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 24 Mar. 2024 First aid is located on the main concourse across from Section 116. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 15 Mar. 2024 Of course those are both historic ballparks with tight seats, tighter concourses, few bathrooms, fewer luxury boxes, and both parks laugh in the face of modern ADA and fire codes. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 7 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Concourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/concourse. Accessed 18 Apr. 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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