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 of concourse

• corridor
• 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

Keegan strongly praised the main concourse, calling it an improved version of the one at the White Sox’s Rate Field, with more walking space and better sightlines to the field for fans going to the concession stands. — Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Across the outfield concourse of the stadium (formerly known as Coolray Field), more than 300 emerald ceramic domes will be set to temperatures ranging from 200 to 700 degrees. — Sam Flemming, AJC.com, 30 Sep. 2026

The new facility will feature moving sidewalks, escalators and a central hub where the airport may eventually build a third concourse. — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Players clear the field, and fans are encouraged to go to a safe place, such as the stadium concourse. — Chris Vagasky, The Conversation, 22 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for concourse

• divorce
• endorse
• enforce
• indorse
• midcourse
• outsource
• perforce
• racehorse
• remorse
• seahorse
• workforce
• workhorse

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