courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkȯrt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in which a court of law is held

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Chew said on the Interrogation Raw special that the team called Depp after the verdict since the actor was unable to be in the courtroom that day. Benjamin Vanhoose, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024 But her breakout role came in 2021 with the lead role on OWN’s hit courtroom drama Delilah. Essence, 27 Dec. 2024 During 28-year-old Jason Sargeant's Christmas Day arraignment, the Brooklyn native noticed his mom was in the courtroom. Pilar Arias, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024 Rupert Murdoch Yes, Rupert Murdoch lost an epic courtroom battle with his kids over his media empire (during which actual Succession plot lines were discussed), but the Fox News mogul also suffered a rare defeat in TV news. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 24 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for courtroom 

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of courtroom was in 1677

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“Courtroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtroom. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

courtroom

noun
court·​room ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
ˈkȯ(ə)rt-,
-ˌru̇m
: a room in which a court of law is held

Legal Definition

courtroom

noun
court·​room
: a room where court is held

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