classroom

noun

: a place where classes meet

Examples of classroom in a Sentence

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Critics say the classroom alarms miss the broader picture of student success. Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026 This includes modernizing aging classrooms, replacing outdated systems and upgrading student spaces, and comes at a time when the district’s well of previous bond money from measures passed in 2002 and 2008 is running dry. Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026 Career readiness and workforce development programs also help students connect their classroom learning to relevant career fields. Sivan Hines, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026 Speaking to the Freedom Fighters club in Arlington July 1, Hall said moral degeneracy, discipline issues and low literacy rates are products of removing the Bible from classrooms. Rachel Royster. Produced With Ai Assistance, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 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 11 Jul. 2026.

Kids Definition

classroom

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

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