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 Halloween-style masks may not be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 8 Mar. 2024 The branch will replace a smaller Fifth Third location that was located at the same concourse, Concourse B. Fifth Third is the only bank located in CVG, Sieg said, and offers one of the few full-service branches located in an airport. The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024 Attendees strolled through the stadium concourse filled with more than 120 exhibitors, including some of San Diego’s top tech and engineering companies — from Qualcomm and Illumina to General Atomics. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Mar. 2024 Videos posted on social media showed Mbappé walking around the stadium concourse in a black tracksuit while the game continued behind him, posing for a selfie and waving to the crowd. Issy Ronald, CNN, 2 Mar. 2024 Renderings of upcoming renovations to the upper concourse at M&T Bank Stadium, home of the Baltimore Ravens. Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2024 And snow removal crews were already busy at the stadium clearing parking lots and concourses. John Wawrow, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 The lower deck concourse features plaques that commemorate the Rangers’ and Royals’ greatest players and managers, along with local community heroes. Georgann Yara, The Arizona Republic, 19 Feb. 2024 Signs lined the concourse, gentle but insistent reminders to watch the screens, which imaged your face. Elliot Ackerman, WIRED, 5 Feb. 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 Mar. 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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