courtroom

noun

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

Examples of courtroom in a Sentence

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Friday’s hearing took place in the same courtroom where President Donald Trump faced criminal trial in a hush money case last year. Emma Tucker, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025 Judge Victoria Rossetti ruled in favor of prosecutors, who asked earlier this month that victim witnesses be granted access to the courtroom during Crimo’s trial. Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 Gladden is unaware the entire case is fake, everyone except him is an actor, including Marsden, and everything that happens — inside the courtroom and out — is carefully planned. Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 20 Feb. 2025 After the break, Rihanna returned to the courtroom without RZA and Riot. Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for courtroom

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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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 1 Mar. 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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