course

noun
UK: /kɔːs/
US: /kɔːrs/

  1. A series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject.

    1. I'm taking a cooking course to learn new recipes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The university offers a wide range of courses in science and the arts. [ ] [ ]

  2. A route or direction that someone or something moves along.

    1. The ship changed course due to the storm. [ ] [ ]
    2. The river follows a winding course through the valley before reaching the sea. [ ] [ ]

  3. A part of a meal served at one time.

    1. The main course was delicious and beautifully presented. [ ] [ ]
    2. We had three courses for dinner, including soup, steak, and dessert. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

class stage direction program dish path route
course verb

  1. To move in a particular direction or route.

    1. The stream courses through the forest quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. Tears coursed down her cheeks as she listened to the sad story unfold. [ ] [ ]

  2. To hunt animals by chasing them, typically with dogs.

    1. They course rabbits in the fields during the autumn season. [ ] [ ]
    2. In the past, kings would course deer across their vast hunting lands. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "course" in English means: A series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject., A route or direction that someone or something moves along., A part of a meal served at one time..

The phonetic transcription of "course" is /kɔːs/ in British English and /kɔːrs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "course": class, stage, direction, program, dish, path, route.

Example usage of "course": "I'm taking a cooking course to learn new recipes.". More examples on the page.