concourse
Concourse (noun) means a large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal. Example: “Commuters hurried across the station concourse to catch their trains.”
How to use concourse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big open gathering space (like in a station or airport), or a large crowd.
Word forms
concourses plural
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Commuters hurried across the station _____ to catch their trains.
Etymology
From Old French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurrere ("to run together"). Related to concur.
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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.