Concourse Definition

kŏnkôrs, kŏng-
concourses
noun
concourses
A large open area or hall where crowds gather, as in a park or railroad station.
Webster's New World
A crowd; throng; gathering.
Webster's New World
A coming or flowing together.
Webster's New World
A broad thoroughfare.
Webster's New World
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Other Word Forms of Concourse

Noun

Singular:
concourse
Plural:
concourses

Origin of Concourse

  • Middle English concours assembly, throng from Old French from Latin concursus from past participle of concurrere to assemble com- com- currere to run kers- in Indo-European roots

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

  • French concours, Latin concursus, from concurrere (“to run together”). See concur.

    From Wiktionary

Concourse Sentence Examples

  • Saved a lot of hassle getting away from the airport concourse area itself.

  • His body was brought to Amesbury for interment; the funeral services were held in the open air, and conducted after the simple rites of the Friends, in the presence of a large concourse, certain of whom " spake as they were moved " in tribute to the bard.

  • A large concourse of persons was assembled to greet us on our arrival.

  • Occasionally there are paid admission events where the concourse is fenced off.

  • Bookings can be made at their desk on the international arrivals concourse.

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Words Starting With

CCOCON

Words Ending With

ESERSE

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Words Starting With C and Ending With E

Starts With C & Ends With EStarts With CO & Ends With EStarts With C & Ends With SE

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9 Letter Words9 Letter Words Starting With C9 Letter Words Ending With E