classroom

noun

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

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That time frame may also be the sweet spot for getting back to the classroom, as long as the kids can tolerate any remaining concussion symptoms. Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024 Her positive attitude and willingness to help her peers make a huge impact in our classroom environment. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Nov. 2024 Here are a few strategies to consider when incorporating AI into the classroom and curriculum of your school. Harsh Singh, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Teachers denounced homosexuality in classroom diatribes while looking directly at him. John Blake, CNN, 3 Nov. 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 3 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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