classroom

noun

class·​room ˈklas-ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a place where classes meet

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In our entry case the teacher recognized that addressing her student’s AI use required understanding his personal pressures (micro), the competitive classroom culture (meso), broader academic expectations (macro), and even how technology is reshaping society (meta). Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Met with language barriers like unfamiliar vocabulary, subject-specific jargon, grammar complexities, pronunciation difficulties, and reading comprehension, ELLs may struggle to fully participate in classroom activities, which, in turn, can lead to feelings of isolation and marginalization. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 1 Mar. 2025 The district has an average class size of 23 students in each elementary school classroom, which requires about 1,630 classrooms total. Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Feb. 2025 State of play: Developers, business leaders and advocates are transforming Nubian Square, planting the seeds for a prosperous city center, from upcoming developments with artist housing and college classrooms to new liquor licenses and creative spaces. Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for classroom

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of classroom was in 1777

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“Classroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/classroom. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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classroom

noun
class·​room -ˌrüm How to pronounce classroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in a school or college in which classes meet

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