classroom

noun

class·​room ˈklas-ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a place where classes meet

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Those with limited English proficiency (LEP) in English-speaking countries may need help to meet their needs in healthcare clinics and classrooms. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024 Over the summer, staff and volunteers painted and renovated several other areas of the campus, with fresh paint and new flooring in classrooms, hallways, and communal areas. Arlyssa D. Becenti, The Arizona Republic, 12 Dec. 2024 Whether the advantages of generative AI in the classroom outweigh the threats is a bit of a moot point heading into 2025. Reece Rogers, WIRED, 11 Dec. 2024 Indianapolis Star Each week readers vote on central Indiana students who were nominated by their schools for their excellence in the classroom and beyond. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for classroom 

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of classroom was in 1777

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“Classroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classroom. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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classroom

noun
class·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in a school or college in which classes meet

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