1. Plural of bourse; stock exchanges or financial markets, especially in European cities.
Usage: Chiefly used in reference to European stock exchanges (e.g., Paris Bourse, Brussels Bourse).; Often capitalized when referring to a specific exchange.
2. Plural of bourse; grants or scholarships awarded to students.
Usage: Archaic or formal usage; more common in French-speaking contexts.

Examples

• The major European bourses closed higher on positive economic news.
• Paris and Brussels bourses are important financial centers.
• Several bourses in the region experienced volatility this quarter.
• The student received one of the university's prestigious bourses for graduate study.
• Trading volumes across the world's largest bourses increased significantly.