concourse
2 antonyms for concourse — opposites grouped by meaning.
Noun — A large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.
“Commuters hurried across the station concourse to catch their trains.”
Antonyms
How to use concourse
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
station concourse
a concourse of people
Etymology
From Old French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurrere ("to run together"). Related to concur.
Full origin of concourse →Frequently asked questions
What does “concourse” mean?
The word “concourse” means a large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal. In plain terms, a big open gathering space (like in a station or airport), or a large crowd.
How do you pronounce “concourse”?
“Concourse” is pronounced KONG-kaws (/ˈkɒŋkɔː(ɹ)s/ in IPA).
How do you use “concourse” in a sentence?
Here is “concourse” used in a sentence: “Commuters hurried across the station concourse to catch their trains.”
What part of speech is “concourse”?
“Concourse” is a noun.
Where does the word “concourse” come from?
The word “concourse” comes from Latin. From Old French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurrere ("to run together"). Related to concur.
How many meanings does “concourse” have?
“Concourse” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.
