as in corridors
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 concourses
The concourses in each stand, for instance, have all been given a different theme, ranging from homages to Everton greats through to fan culture and even the city’s industrial and musical heritage.
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Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hudson, which has over 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist locations across North America, has been awarded two 10-year contracts to open the new retail units in four concourses and the domestic atrium at the Delta Air Lines hub.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The concourses are connected post-security.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes all fixtures and finishes throughout the main terminal, baggage claim area, transportation tunnel, concourses and restrooms, which will also be getting their pipes replaced.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
Mesmerizing light and music tunnels, like the 700-foot corridor at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, offer a colorful walking journey between concourses, while gourmet restaurants and bars also help travelers pass the time in airports across the country.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Halloween-style may not be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
There is a passenger walkway that connects the concourses.
—Sharif Paget, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Halloween-style may not to be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Hudson, which has over 1,000 stores in airports, commuter hubs, landmarks, and tourist locations across North America, has been awarded two 10-year contracts to open the new retail units in four concourses and the domestic atrium at the Delta Air Lines hub.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
The concourses are connected post-security.
—Cheryl V. Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
This includes all fixtures and finishes throughout the main terminal, baggage claim area, transportation tunnel, concourses and restrooms, which will also be getting their pipes replaced.
—Aaron Valdez, The Enquirer, 15 Dec. 2024
Mesmerizing light and music tunnels, like the 700-foot corridor at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, offer a colorful walking journey between concourses, while gourmet restaurants and bars also help travelers pass the time in airports across the country.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Halloween-style may not be worn upon entry and in concourses but will be permitted when guests are in seats.
—Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
There is a passenger walkway that connects the concourses.
—Sharif Paget, CNN, 7 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concourses
Noun
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The area has around 350 businesses along five commercial corridors.—
Rick Barrett,
jsonline.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Residents in several nearby corridors along Highways 108 and 120 were also ordered to evacuate.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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They aren't located in classrooms, dorm room hallways or other more private spaces on campus.—
John Wisely,
Freep.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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His entire identity is woven into its hallways and kitchens, and the news that an Argentine mogul — played with ironic detachment by Solnicki himself — intends to purchase the hotel and demolish it to make way for a new architectural venture is treated as nothing less than an existential threat.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Thankfully, Marshall is shot through the window of Charles’ apartment by Jan, who had escaped prison and been living in the secret passageways of the Arconia.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The front hall soars dramatically to the top of the second floor while arched passageways lead to the formal living and dining rooms and to the large family room.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
17 Aug. 2025
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“Concourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concourses. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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