1. a competition or contest, especially one involving skill or excellence in a particular field
Usage: often used in formal or specialized contexts; French loanword; pronounced kahn-KOOR
2. a gathering or assembly of people or things
Usage: archaic or formal usage

Examples

• She won first place in the piano concours.
• The art school held an annual concours to showcase student work.
• He entered the design concours hoping to gain recognition.
• The concours d'élégance featured vintage automobiles from around the world.
• Multiple architects submitted proposals for the building concours.