classroom

noun

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

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All of our materials need to reflect our cultures, from the dolls in the classroom to our materials. Lisa Schencker, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025 Any trouble being understood in the classroom over the last few weeks? Laura A. Bischoff, USA Today, 6 Apr. 2025 The brand regularly supports classrooms and rewards teachers. Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2025 The program will open April 7 with voluntary workouts and classroom work, then a voluntary minicamp April 22-24. Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Apr. 2025 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 13 Apr. 2025.

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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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