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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That a mistrial resulted from an article of clothing worn by an attorney in a courtroom in an attempt to sway a jury panel is highly unusual, the judge said. Emerson Clarridge updated February 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2026 In the courtroom will be parents and families from across the US who say their children were harmed — or even died — as a result of social media. Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 Many claims end with settlements handled outside the courtroom. Matt Emma, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 McMullen’s path to the courtroom has been unconventional. Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 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.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtroom. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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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