I. ˌȯrˌkōⁿˈku̇(ə)r adverb
Etymology: French, outside of competition
: in the manner of one that does not compete
finished too late to enter competition … and was shown hors concours — R.F.Hawkins
II. adjective
Etymology: French, outside of competition
1. : excluded from competition
artists … who had already received a medal … were hors concours — John Rewald
2. : being without equal or rival : supreme
these practitioners of the art … salute her as hors concours — J.M.Murry