concourse

Meanings

• noun

  A large open area with a concave shape, often used for assemblies, markets, or races.

  - "The town square served as a concourse for the annual market."
  - "The horse race took place in the grand concourse of the stadium."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒŋkɔː(ɹ)s/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

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concourse , course , discourse , remorse , endorse , endorsement , and more.

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Variants

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concourse , concourses

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'concorde', meaning agreement or harmony.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'concourse' is derived from the Latin word 'concorde', which means 'harmony' or 'agreement'.

2. In ancient Rome, the 'concourse' was a large open area where the citizens would gather to hear the speeches of political candidates during elections.

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Related Concepts

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1. assembly: A gathering of people for a specific purpose, such as a political meeting or a religious ceremony.

2. marketplace: A public area where goods and services are bought and sold.

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Culture

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In literature, 'concourse' has been used to describe large gatherings of people, such as in Shakespeare's 'Henry IV, Part 1'. In art, there are several pieces titled 'The Concourse of Fools' that depict various types of foolishness.

How to Memorize "concourse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large open space where people gather, such as a town square or a stadium.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'concourse' with the image of a large gathering of people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'concourse' and the image of a large gathering, such as 'Concourse: A large crowd coming together.'

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