classroom

noun

: a place where classes meet

Examples of classroom in a Sentence

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Most of his son’s school day is in a special education classroom, but his plan requires him to spend a certain amount of time in a general education classroom alongside his peers. — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026 The group formed after students went viral for holding a mock papal election in their classroom. — Darius Johnson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026 Jesse Jackson was the professor, and the streets of America were the classroom. — Literary Hub, 14 Oct. 2026 At the same time, others argue that AI can be used to support learning when incorporated thoughtfully into the classroom. — Corynn Winston, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classroom

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 18 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

classroom

noun
: a room in a school or college in which classes meet
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