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

Before the judge announced the settlement on Friday, jurors had remained behind closed doors after lawyers for both sides had gone to speak with Colover. —CBS News, 19 Dec. 2025

Farber questioned these jurors in open court and also brought them back into chambers to continue questioning. —Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025

Possible reasons for such an unusual move by a judge include juror misconduct or a jury being driven by passion or prejudice. —John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 19 Dec. 2025

Federal courts have previously ruled that the juror’s error did not justify a new trial, but Maxwell argued new statements contradict earlier findings and warrant renewed scrutiny. —Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 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