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 nearly six-week trial has taken over podcasts, social media and conversations beyond the Massachusetts courtroom. — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026 Over the past few days, the people at the front of the lines have gradually moved closer and closer to the courtroom, to the point where the doors can barely open without bumping into a throng of people. — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026 Paralyzed from the waist down after her suicide attempt, Clancy uses a wheelchair, which Reddington pushed to the front of the courtroom. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 No explanation was given for why the hearing was not held in his courtroom. — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026 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

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

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courtroom

noun
court·​room
: a room where court is held
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