noun
concourse
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noun
1
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."
"The airport concourse was packed during the holiday rush."
2
A large crowd of people gathered together.
"A great concourse had gathered to watch the parade."
How to Use Concourse
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA big open gathering space (like in a station or airport), or a large crowd.
Common pairings
station concourse
a concourse of people
Word Forms
concourses plural
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Etymology
From Old French concours, from Latin concursus, from concurrere ("to run together"). Related to concur.