classroom

noun

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

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Some of their work is delivered in a classroom setting and some of it is one-on-one. George Caulkin, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025 One of the most common was broken or outdated HVAC systems, often an expensive upgrade; freezing or overheated classrooms can be especially hard on students who can’t regulate their body temperatures, such as children with Down syndrome. Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025 When that happens, Novasio struggles to fill those classrooms. Sequoia Carrillo, NPR, 15 Oct. 2025 Solange Knowles is set to take her musical knowledge and skillset to the classroom. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 15 Oct. 2025 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 16 Oct. 2025.

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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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