concours
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Etymology
Origin of concours
1935–40; < French, Old French; see concourse
Example Sentences
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Earlier this year, I was invited to show the BMW at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, arguably the world’s most prestigious car concours.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 14, 2025
Spanning a broad range that includes formal concours d’elegance in country club settings as well as impromptu parking-lot cruise nights, there are gatherings to satisfy most enthusiasts.
From New York Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
I scoured the onionskin pages of Hemmings Motor News in search of what the English call a “well-sorted” car: mechanically sound but far from concours, one that I wouldn’t be afraid to drive.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 21, 2021
“It’s a serious collection,” said Peter Hageman, a Kirkland-based car collector, dealer and concours judge specializing in Bentleys.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 25, 2018
The sculptured groups would be received any day hors concours in the Salons for their technique only.
From From Edinburgh to India & Burmah by Burn Murdoch, W. G. (William Gordon)
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