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; current

Example Sentences

“Gasoline-Seekers Clog Highways,” the Hartford Courant reported on Dec. 22, 1973, as the Christmas holiday approached.

From Barron's

“People are panicking,” the owner of one service station told the Courant.

From Barron's

Before joining the Journal, John was a reporter for the Hartford Courant in Connecticut and the Associated Press in New York.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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