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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Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison for alleged contempt of court, was forcibly removed from a courtroom and convicted without due process, Amnesty International said, calling his treatment outrageous and indicative of a broader crackdown on legal defenders in Uganda. John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 Each time Lewis — wearing an orange jail jumpsuit and black sandals — spoke out of turn, courtroom deputies approached him and told him to sit up straight and not to interrupt. Samira Puskar, NBC News, 14 Jan. 2025 Prosecutors face dilemma when targeting courtroom opponents Can defense lawyers go too far? South Florida Sun Sentinel, Sun Sentinel, 13 Jan. 2025 Image Her expressive artworks are unlike the more realistic illustrations that court artists typically produce for news outlets in courtrooms where cameras are banned. Zachary Small, New York Times, 10 Jan. 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 20 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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