Concourse: meaning, definitions and examples

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concourse

 

[ หˆkษ’ล‹kษ”หrs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

building area

A concourse is a large open area within a building, often found in airports, train stations, or large public venues. It serves as a gathering space where people can wait, meet others, or navigate towards different parts of the facility. Concourses are typically spacious and may include various amenities such as seating, shops, and information desks. The design of a concourse is aimed at facilitating the flow of people and enhancing the overall experience of the space.

Synonyms

court, gallery, hall

Examples of usage

  • We waited for our flight in the airport concourse.
  • The concert was held in the main concourse of the arena.
  • After the meeting, we all gathered in the building's concourse.

Translations

Translations of the word "concourse" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น salรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคฎเฅ‚เคนเคฟเค• เค•เฅเคทเฅ‡เคคเฅเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Foyer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ruang tunggu

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝะบัƒั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ korytarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ณใƒณใ‚ณใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท hall

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ concurso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konkors

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ปจ์ฝ”์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุงูุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konkurs

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konkurz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคงไผš

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konkurs

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ keppni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝะบัƒั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ™แƒฃแƒ แƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mรผsabiqษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ concurso

Etymology

The term 'concourse' originates from the Latin word 'concurrere,' which means 'to run together.' This reflects the function of a concourse as a space where people gather and move towards common destinations. The word entered the English language in the late Middle Ages, evolving to describe expansive communal spaces in large buildings. It has been primarily used in the context of transportation hubs like airports and train stations, but also applies to any large gathering area within a building where movement is facilitated. The architectural significance of concourses has grown, sustaining their role as essential components in modern public spaces.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,071, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.