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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After sheriffs escorted Phypers out of the courtroom, officers returned to retrieve his cellphone. Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2025 Unlike previous courtroom appearances, in which Bell presided as judge, the 67-year-old former federal prosecutor will serve as mediator. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 Oct. 2025 The breakthrough moment in the courtroom of Tom welcoming him home was the emotional resolution. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 20 Oct. 2025 But if there aren’t enough prosecutors to staff courtrooms and deliver the accountability residents demand, lives—and justice—are at risk. Todd Spitzer, Oc Register, 19 Oct. 2025 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 22 Oct. 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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