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noun con·course \ ˈkän-ˌkȯrs , ˈkäŋ- \

Definition of concourse

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 terminal) where crowds gather

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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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About 45 minutes before kickoff, before the Jaguars play the Carolina Panthers, a group of fans has found shelter under the concourses of Everbank Field.

— tim rohan, SI.com, "As Anthem Protests Expand, Fans Speak Out Strongly, Pro and Con," 28 Aug. 2017
In the ninth inning, Pham got all of a Wade LeBlanc pitch and drove it down the left-field line, staying inside the foul pole and landing on the top of the concourse.

— tom haudricourt, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Around the Bases: This week in MLB," 19 Aug. 2017
Families flooded the stadium concourse for hours Sunday, as youngsters ran from booth to booth to collect their supplies.

— ryan gillespie, OrlandoSentinel.com, "Back to School Bash 'like Christmas' for local familes," 6 Aug. 2017
The service is the latest in a wide array of offerings for travelers as the airport spends hundreds of millions to expand its terminals and concourses.

— arlene satchell, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Private suites for nursing moms is latest new traveler service at Fort Lauderdale airport," 1 Aug. 2017
Mohr took his ball and started off toward the concourse, assuming that Duke — who had 15 strikes in two stepladder matches — would finish off the match with at least a spare.

— anthony nasella, Post-Tribune, "Ron Mohr survives semifinal scare, wins PBA50 South Shore Open," 27 July 2017
A walkable concourse around the arena’s base, which will connect the plaza level to the riverfront and The Banks.

— sharon coolidge, Cincinnati.com, "U.S. Bank Arena owner proposes $370M redo funded by sales tax," 13 July 2017
The 'mobile museum', as its billed, will be stationed in two areas of the stadium - one in centerfield near Heritage Park, and another - with a lathe set up - on the lower-level concourse near section 134, just past first base.

— marc bona, cleveland.com, "Louisville Slugger interactive display to tour Progressive Field," 7 July 2017
The Natatorium announced a 12-year sponsorship agreement with OneAmerica for the west concourse area.

— david woods, Indianapolis Star, "Locals come up big on Day 1 of US swim nationals," 27 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of concourse

Middle English, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurrere to run together — more at concur

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hall, corridor, gallery, hallway, passage, passageway

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arcade, breezeway, cloister, loggia, piazza

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Definition of concourse for English Language Learners

: a large open space or hall in a public building

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noun con·course \ ˈkän-ˌkȯrs \

Definition of concourse for Students

1 :a flocking, moving, or flowing together (as of persons or streams) :gathering

2 :an open space or hall (as in a mall or airport)

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