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concours

American  
[kawn-koor, kong-koor] / kɔ̃ˈkur, kɒŋˈkʊər /

noun

plural

concours

  1. a public contest or competition.

  2. concours d'élégance.

Etymology

Origin of concours

1935–40; < French, Old French; 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

I judge concours events myself around the U.S. and Canada, so I knew that this BMW was not ready.

From The Wall Street Journal

I finished the job on June 30, and in August, I shipped the car to Monterey, California, for the Pebble Beach Concours.

From The Wall Street Journal

Just to have a car at this concours is an honor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Norman Mayersohn’s guide to summer destination car shows includes the Cobble Beach Concours d’Elegance near Owen Sound, Ontario.

From New York Times

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