con|course

con|course
con|course «KON krs, KONG-; -kohrs», noun.
1. a running, flowing, or coming together: »

The fort was built on a wedge of land at the concourse of two rivers.

SYNONYM(S): confluence.
2. a crowd; throng: »

The President looked over the vast concourse awaiting his announcement.

SYNONYM(S): assemblage.
3. a place where crowds come, such as a stadium or arena.
4. an open space in a railroad station.
5. a boulevard or driveway. SYNONYM(S): avenue, esplanade.
[< Old French concours < Latin concursus, -ūs < concurrere run together < com- together + currere run]

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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