juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər  ˈju̇r-ˌȯr 

ˈjər-

1

a

: a member of a jury

b

: a person summoned to serve on a jury

2

: a person who takes an oath (as of allegiance)

Examples of juror in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Another juror, who was identified only by his first name, Jason, told TMZ the piece of evidence that stuck out most to him was Read’s taillight. —Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 25 June 2025

One juror appeared to look away while another appeared to place a hand over their mouth as the videos were played. —Jenna Sundel joshua Rhett Miller, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025

Not making the San Clemente rail issue easier for the OCTA is the California Coastal Commission’s permitting process, grand jurors found. —Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 21 June 2025

Her first trial on the same charges ended without a verdict last year when jurors deadlocked. —Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for juror

• fuhrer
• purer
• surer
• insurer
• maturer
• procurer
• reinsurer

Kids Definition

juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər  -ˌȯr 

: a member of a jury

Legal Definition

juror

noun

ju·​ror ˈju̇r-ər, -ˌȯr 

: a member of a jury

an alternate juror

broadly : an individual who is summoned but not yet selected to serve on a jury