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
In place of ubiquitous black-nylon rollers, attention-grabbing suitcases that telegraph wealth and taste are now de rigueur in private hangars and public concourses.
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Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
The outage froze escalators and security screening conveyor belts and stalled the underground trains linking DIA’s main terminal to concourses.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Some major airports saw lines snaking down stairs, into parking garages and through concourses, while others asked travelers to arrive well ahead of schedule to make their flights.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The loud cheers from fans in the concourses and corporate lounges at Hill Dickinson Stadium in response to that goal temporarily shifted attention away from the post-game debrief with broadcaster TNT Sports.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
To maximize that runway investment, the CDA continues to advance the ORDNext capital program, which includes construction of two new satellite concourses and a new Global Terminal to replace Terminal 2.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Halloween-style costumes may not be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when the guest is in their seat.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Our globetrotting testers packed and schlepped more than 25 duffel bags across concourses and continents to find the best for adventure travel.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
While more sprawling than ever (be warned, the new D and E concourses can be a hike from the central security area, the airport is still a single, easily navigable terminal, complete with an indoor train to speed you to the further reaches.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026
The outage froze escalators and security screening conveyor belts and stalled the underground trains linking DIA’s main terminal to concourses.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Some major airports saw lines snaking down stairs, into parking garages and through concourses, while others asked travelers to arrive well ahead of schedule to make their flights.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The loud cheers from fans in the concourses and corporate lounges at Hill Dickinson Stadium in response to that goal temporarily shifted attention away from the post-game debrief with broadcaster TNT Sports.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
To maximize that runway investment, the CDA continues to advance the ORDNext capital program, which includes construction of two new satellite concourses and a new Global Terminal to replace Terminal 2.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Halloween-style costumes may not be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when the guest is in their seat.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Our globetrotting testers packed and schlepped more than 25 duffel bags across concourses and continents to find the best for adventure travel.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
While more sprawling than ever (be warned, the new D and E concourses can be a hike from the central security area, the airport is still a single, easily navigable terminal, complete with an indoor train to speed you to the further reaches.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concourses
Noun
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The halls and corridors are wide and spacious.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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In India, the craft will run between the Gateway of India and the new Navi Mumbai airport, replacing the aging wooden diesel ferries that currently make that crossing – and finally giving one of the world's busiest waterfront corridors something resembling an express service.—
Omar Kardoudi
April 09,
New Atlas,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some members of Altman’s executive team camped out in the hallways of the house.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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On Saturday night, after Reed extended his exceptional tournament run with 17 points and 11 rebounds against Illinois, Hurley ran into Reed’s former coach – along with the rest of the Fab Five – in the hallways of Lucas Oil Stadium.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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For shoes, Rosen points to tilting cabinets that are perfect for narrow passageways or clear shoe boxes for the bottom of a closet.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
8 Apr. 2026
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The immersive, motion-simulation experience — which is located in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Hogsmeade land at Universal’s Islands of Adventure park — first brings guests through the familiar castle gates and passageways of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Concourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concourses. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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