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Definition of concourse

concourse

/ˈkɑːn.kɔːrs/
con · course
Plural:concourses
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• noun

1

A large open area inside or in front of a public building, such as an airport, train station, or stadium, where crowds can gather and pass through.

Example

"Passengers hurried across the main concourse to reach their departure gates on time."

2

A large crowd, gathering, or assembly of people, or a coming together of things.

Example

"A vast concourse of citizens assembled in the town square to celebrate the festival."

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• Nearby Words

concoction
concord
concordant
concourse
concrete
concretely
concreteness

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French concurs, from Latin concursus ('a running together, meeting, or assembly'), the past participle of concurrere, formed from com- ('together') and currere ('to run').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Concourse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/concourse
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