as in corridors
a typically long narrow way connecting parts of a building
airline passengers had to pass through the security checkpoints before being allowed in the concourse
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Recent Examples of concourses
Some major airports saw lines snaking down stairs, into parking garages and through concourses, while others asked travelers to arrive well ahead of schedule to make their flights.
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Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The loud cheers from fans in the concourses and corporate lounges at Hill Dickinson Stadium in response to that goal temporarily shifted attention away from the post-game debrief with broadcaster TNT Sports.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
To maximize that runway investment, the CDA continues to advance the ORDNext capital program, which includes construction of two new satellite concourses and a new Global Terminal to replace Terminal 2.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Halloween-style costumes may not be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when the guest is in their seat.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Our globetrotting testers packed and schlepped more than 25 duffel bags across concourses and continents to find the best for adventure travel.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Driving this growth is the recent opening of two new concourses—D and E—adding an impressive 55,000 square feet (an increase of 20%) to the floor space.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for concourses G, H and J and surrounding areas were evacuated, Miami-Dade Aviation Department spokesperson Greg Chin said.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
For those closer to the surface, this means vast entranceways and skylights that bathe their concourses in light.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The loud cheers from fans in the concourses and corporate lounges at Hill Dickinson Stadium in response to that goal temporarily shifted attention away from the post-game debrief with broadcaster TNT Sports.
—Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
To maximize that runway investment, the CDA continues to advance the ORDNext capital program, which includes construction of two new satellite concourses and a new Global Terminal to replace Terminal 2.
—Lauren Victory, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
Halloween-style costumes may not be worn upon entry and in concourses, but will be permitted when the guest is in their seat.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy Our globetrotting testers packed and schlepped more than 25 duffel bags across concourses and continents to find the best for adventure travel.
—Drew Zieff, Outside, 17 Feb. 2026
Driving this growth is the recent opening of two new concourses—D and E—adding an impressive 55,000 square feet (an increase of 20%) to the floor space.
—Rachel Morris, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2026
Transportation Security Administration checkpoints for concourses G, H and J and surrounding areas were evacuated, Miami-Dade Aviation Department spokesperson Greg Chin said.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
For those closer to the surface, this means vast entranceways and skylights that bathe their concourses in light.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concourses
Noun
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Behind the scenes, Rajner was an in-your-face advocate, seizing every opportunity — in corridors, elevators, even restrooms — to press the issue and keep it in front of Republican and Democratic lawmakers.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Amongst the busy corridors of the imposing industry home of the Kunsthal Charlottenborg museum, attendees were heard praising the festival’s handling of AI in particular.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
20 Mar. 2026
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Inside the building's entry hall, a directory lists numerous hospice agencies that line the long tiled hallways, although the building's owner claims many are no longer there.—
Adam Yamaguchi,
CBS News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Designed to lift spirits during even the darkest mid-winter days, dozens of chandeliers decorate the hallways and public areas – including a piece above the bar designed to mimic snow lanterns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Specific areas the designer often focuses on for these purposes are creating easy access to bathrooms and wide passageways between rooms.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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The unfolding war in the Middle East has ricocheted across the region, with nearly every country sustaining damage from missile hits or shrapnel, many reporting casualties, and key embassies, economic engines and passageways closing down.—
Julia Frankel,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Concourses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concourses. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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