Definition of concoursenext
as in corridor
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building airline passengers had to pass through the security checkpoints before being allowed in the concourse

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Recent Examples of concourse The construction of Concourse A — the airport’s third concourse — is expected to add as many as 10 new gates and will also include several terminal improvements. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2026 The line stretched the length of the left field concourse at Clover Stadium on Saturday afternoon as fans strived to relive the magic of a past moment — and hoped for the possibility of more to come. Dan Duggan, New York Times, 2 June 2026 Officer Bolton, who was patrolling the Oakland City Station concourse, heard a commotion on the platform and saw patrons pointing toward Matthews, according to the affidavit. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Platner staffers were seen walking around the arena with signs soliciting volunteers for the campaign, even sharing table space in the concourse with Markey’s reelection campaign. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for concourse
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Noun
  • The ongoing crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has created uncertainty for hundreds of ships and around 20,000 seafarers waiting for news of an agreement to reopen the crucial shipping corridor.
    Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 29 May 2026
  • Clean streets, safe neighborhoods, reliable infrastructure, and vibrant commercial corridors are essential to attracting and retaining talent and businesses.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Noun
  • An Ocean View King is the best ADA room option since these rooms offer direct, barrier-free access, close proximity to amenities, and indoor corridors with flat surfaces and wider hallways.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
  • Just before Megna spoke in the hallway outside the Eagles locker room, Gagne lumbered by on crutches.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
Noun
  • Rain is forecast on Saturday afternoon, which could complicate the mission which involves navigating steep passageways within the cavern.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 30 May 2026
  • But going a little deeper, the YouTube series follows people going through these passageways and ending up in an endless series of mostly empty rooms, a maze that goes on forever, and they are often stalked by unknown monstrous creatures.
    Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

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“Concourse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concourse. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.

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