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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Politics are never far from courtrooms, including the Supreme Court. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024 The council’s 11-2 vote followed a yearlong political fight that played out in courtrooms, at emotional hearings and behind closed doors in the council chamber. Rachel Uranga, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024 Cameras are allowed in courtrooms in the state under certain conditions. Jason Fields, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024 Fox News Digital learned what led to the breakdown between Costner and show executives in the courtroom. Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024 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 17 Dec. 2024.

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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