classroom

noun

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

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But this also is among the reasons her books are considered must-reads in the classroom, and contemporary classics. Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 As a new Kansas law restricts phones in classrooms, one Johnson County school district is in the early stages of adopting two new policies to align with the regulations. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 The former four-classroom building, now comprised of 11 upscale suites, provides guests with a complimentary three-course breakfast each morning, which includes French toast stuffed with cream cheese. Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026 Yoni, however, who has attention deficit disorder, struggled with spending weeks at home during the fighting and will move to a smaller classroom next year to receive additional support. Amelie Botbol, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 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 5 Jul. 2026.

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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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