The path or direction that something or someone moves along. noun
The ship changed its course to avoid the storm.
The river follows a winding course through the valley.
A series of lessons or lectures on a particular subject. noun
She is taking a course in French literature.
The university offers a wide range of courses in science and technology.
A part of a meal served at one time. noun
The main course was followed by a delicious dessert.
We had a three-course meal at the restaurant.
A golf course or a racecourse. noun
He spent the afternoon playing on the golf course.
The horses are lined up at the starting gate of the racecourse.
The development or progress of something over time. noun
The course of history has been shaped by many factors.
The disease took a rapid course, leading to a swift recovery.
To move swiftly through or over something. verb
Tears coursed down her cheeks as she listened to the sad news.
The adrenaline coursed through his veins as he prepared to jump.
To pursue game with hounds by sight rather than scent. verb
They coursed the hare across the open fields.
The hunters coursed the deer through the forest.