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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The second is to ensure that the facts surrounding John O’Keefe’s death are fully fairly aired in the courtroom without outside influence. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Back in the courtroom At attorney Prada’s request the judge froze Reyes Mota’s asylum case for the time being. Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2025 In court, Mangione wore loafers without socks, which were captured by photographers in the courtroom and drew attention on TikTok. Kara Scannell, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025 Chamberlain balanced those rights by allowing one pool camera in the courtroom and requiring the news media to follow procedures set out in the rule allowing cameras in Missouri courts. Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2025 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 4 Apr. 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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