Word
concourse
Phoneticscon·course
US/ˈkɑnˌkɔɹs/
UK/kˈɒnkɔːs/
Definition
n. a large, open area in a building where people gather, such as the area around a train station or an airport. It is a formal word for a big, public space.
n. a large, open area or hall in a building, typically used for public gatherings or movement. Often refers to the central area of a railway station or airport.
Examples
“The travelers gathered on the concourse to wait for their flight.”
“The new terminal features a vast glass concourse that connects all the different gates and shops.”
“The architect designed the concourse to serve as a social hub, encouraging spontaneous interactions among passengers while providing a clear path to the departure gates.”
Examples
simple
“The travelers gathered on the concourse to wait for their flight.”
contextual
“The new terminal features a vast glass concourse that connects all the different gates and shops.”
complex
“The architect designed the concourse to serve as a social hub, encouraging spontaneous interactions among passengers while providing a clear path to the departure gates.”
Real-World Examples
“The concourses are silent when, deep in the Emirates Stadium’s bowels, Chief Inspector Pete Dearden’s briefing begins.” “The digital boards in the concourse are carrying a Special Notice to warn passengers of the cancellation to CrossCountry services.” Etymology
From Middle English concours, from Middle French concours and its etymon Latin concursus, concursum, from concurrere (“to run together”). See concur. Doublet of concours.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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