courant

American  

[koor-uhnt, koo-rahnt, koo-rahn] / ˈkʊər ənt, kʊˈrɑnt, kuˈrɑ̃ /

adjective

1. Heraldry. (of an animal) represented in the act of running.

   a greyhound courant.

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noun

1. courante.

Etymology

Origin of courant

1595–1605; < French: literally, running, masculine present participle of courir to run; cf. current

Example Sentences

One of the few au courant innovations on “What’s in the Box?” involves surveillance: As one couple answers questions, the camera eavesdrops on the conversations among their competition, which can range from catty to worse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 16, 2025

External link The company is also central to what is au courant: the credit cycle and the AI boom, and also as an investment opportunity itself—or not.

From Barron's • Oct. 24, 2025

Undecided voters can be targeted precisely in many ways, with TikTok the most au courant example.

From New York Times • Mar. 8, 2024

Capping a day filled with more au courant sounds, Bridges closed out Saturday with his polished throwback magic that proves some things never go out of style.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 14, 2023

Sanderson, au courant, continued his exposition after a preparatory glance around the stalls.

From The Salamander by Johnson, Owen