classroom

noun

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

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The slump could have a variety of causes, including smartphones in classrooms and COVID. Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026 Supporters’ contributions help change students’ lives by relieving financial burdens, augmenting the resources that support student learning inside and outside the classroom, the release said. Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 Many colleges today have yet to integrate AI into learning, with professors often outright banning use of the technology in the classroom. Jake Angelo, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026 This means millions of children are sitting in classrooms absorbing the message that difficulty equals failure. Sherri Helvie, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 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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