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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Pachuca supporters maintained their spirits during the lengthy delay by singing songs inside the safer environs of the stadium concourse. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 19 June 2025 In addition, the concourse below was fenced off into a Galaxy-only area to further separate rival fans. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025 The Rossetti design also features a new concourse dedicated for the two levels of suites, two new escalators and two new banks of elevators inside the sculptured grand entrance by Daniel Libeskind. Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025 Police closed off 7th Ave., the entrance to Penn Station and part of the Garden concourse to keep the crowds in check. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 May 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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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