Meaning & use
concourse
A large open area in a public building, such as a station or airport, where crowds gather.
See it in a sentence
Travelers rushed across the busy concourse to catch their connecting flights on time.
The station's main concourse was lined with shops, cafes, and ticket counters.
A note on using this word
Concourse most often names the open central area of a transit hub, though it can also mean a gathering of people.
Words with a similar meaning
hallplaza
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A large crowd or gathering of people coming together.
A vast concourse of fans filled the streets to celebrate the team's victory.
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