Results for “cour”

courage

noun

The ability to face danger, pain, or difficulty without being overcome by fear.

courageous

adj

Brave; willing to face danger, pain, or difficulty.

courageously

adv

In a brave manner; without giving in to fear.

courier

noun

A person or company that delivers messages, documents, or packages, often quickly or directly.

course

noun

A structured series of lessons or lectures on a subject, often part of a qualification.

courses

noun

A somewhat dated or clinical way of referring to a woman's menstrual period.

coursing

noun

A sport in which dogs chase wild animals, especially hares, by sight rather than by scent.

court

noun

A place where legal cases are heard and judged, or the judge and officials who preside over such cases.

courted

adj

Pursued romantically; wooed.

courteous

adj

Polite and considerate toward others.

courtesan

noun

Historically, a woman — often glamorous and educated — who had wealthy or high-status men as lovers or clients, sometimes at a royal court.

courtesy

noun

Polite, respectful behavior toward others.

courthouse

noun

A building where court cases are heard, and often where local government offices are based.

courtier

noun

A person who attends a royal court, often trying to gain favor with the monarch.

courting

noun

The act of romantically pursuing someone, typically with the aim of marriage; old-fashioned dating.

Courtland

name

A masculine given name and surname, derived from a place name meaning "court land" or "short land."

Courtney

name

A given name and surname of French origin, derived from a place name meaning "domain of Curtius."

courtroom

noun

The room in which a judge hears and decides legal cases, often with a jury present.

Courts

noun

Plural of court: legal tribunals, sports playing areas, or enclosed yards.

courtship

noun

The period or process of romantically pursuing someone, usually before marriage.

courtside

adj

Located right next to a sports court, especially in basketball or tennis.

courtyard

noun

An open area, uncovered by a roof, that is surrounded by walls or buildings.

concourse

noun

A large open area inside or in front of a building, especially one linking routes such as platforms in a station or terminal.

discourage

verb

To make someone feel less confident, hopeful, or motivated.

discouraged

adj

Having lost confidence, hope, or motivation.

discouraging

adj

Making someone feel less confident or hopeful.

discourse

noun

Serious conversation or communication, spoken or written, on a particular subject.

encourage

verb

To give someone confidence, support, or hope.

encouraged

adj

Feeling more hopeful or confident after receiving support.

encouragement

noun

Words or actions that give someone confidence, support, or hope.

encouraging

adj

Giving hope or confidence; suggesting a positive outcome.

Harcourt

name

An English surname, and the name of several places in France, England, Canada, and Australia.

intercourse

noun

Sexual activity between people.

recourse

noun

An option to turn to for help, especially when other options have failed.

scour

verb

To clean something thoroughly by rubbing it hard, often with an abrasive.

scoured

noun

Wool that has been washed and cleaned to remove natural grease before it is processed.

scourge

noun

A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

scouring

noun

The act of cleaning something thoroughly by hard rubbing.