concourse

[ kon-kawrs, -kohrs, kong- ]

noun

1. an assemblage; gathering:

   a concourse of people.

2. a driveway or promenade, especially in a park.
3. a boulevard or other broad thoroughfare.
4. a large open space for accommodating crowds, as in a railroad station.
5. an area or grounds for racing, athletic sports, etc.
6. an act or instance of running or coming together; confluence:

   a concourse of events.

concourse

/ ˈkɒŋ-; ˈkɒnkɔːs /

noun

1. a crowd; throng
2. a coming together; confluence

   a concourse of events

3. a large open space for the gathering of people in a public place
4. a ground for sports, racing, athletics, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of concourse¹

1350–1400; Middle English concours < Middle French; replacing Middle English concurs < Latin concursus assembly, verbal noun corresponding to concurrere to assemble, collide. See concur, course

Word History and Origins

Origin of concourse¹

C14: from Old French concours, ultimately from Latin concurrere to run together, from currere to run

Example Sentences

Plans to redevelop Euston include the creation of a larger concourse, but these are subject to Network Rail securing more government funding.

From BBC

Their seats, concourses and bathrooms are more pleasant than the original’s, and the building meets nearby streets in a more people-friendly manner.

From Los Angeles Times

Woodson couldn’t directly connect the stadium to that turnaround, but did contend that its connection to campus life — the stadium shared a concourse with other athletic facilities — was reinvigorating.

From Los Angeles Times

New announcement boards have been introduced right in the middle of the concourse.

From BBC

Several videos circulated on X showed fans wearing Dodger jerseys exchanging punches in the concourse, in the stands and in the parking lot.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• foyer
• lounge