plural noun
Sets of classes about one subject, usually taught over a period of time.
She takes two online courses every year.
These courses prepare students for the exam.
American English
How to pronounce courses
noun · verbB1Very common word
KORsihz
/ˈkʰɔɹ.sɪz/
2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of course
Courses can be a plural noun or the third-person singular form of course as a verb.
Sets of classes about one subject, usually taught over a period of time.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
The directions or routes that ships, planes, or other moving things follow.
The ships followed different courses around the island.
Their courses are marked on the navigation chart.
plural noun
Separate parts of a meal, served one after another.
The restaurant serves four courses with the set menu.
The courses were served one after another.
plural noun
The ways that situations or series of events develop over time.
The courses of the two negotiations changed after the vote.
History has taken many unexpected courses.
Useful expressions
used to say that something is obvious, expected, or agreed
Of course I'll help you.
during a period or activity
In the course of the meeting, we made a decision.
a plan for what to do
Our best course of action is to wait.