concourse

noun

con·​course ˈkän-ˌkȯrs 

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

Synonyms

• corridor
• gallery
• hall
• hallway
• passageway

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Wide-open concourses with views of the court encourage wandering. —Andrew Greif, NBC News, 6 Nov. 2024

Yes, Billie Eilish Reverb Eco-Villages will be set up in two areas in the main concourse of the arena so that fans can take part in the tour’s sustainability efforts and connect with nonprofits. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024

Vendors from western North Carolina will be stationed throughout the concourse in collaboration with Explore Asheville. —Ashley Mahoney, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024

Access to the floor is available throughout the main concourse on the first and third base sides. —Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2024

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

Kids Definition

concourse

noun

con·​course ˈkän-kō(ə)rs 

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