classroom

noun

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

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Shipman emphasized law enforcement officers must present a judicial warrant or judicial subpoena to access non-public areas of the university, including residence halls, classrooms and buildings requiring Columbia University ID card access. Emma Tucker, CNN Money, 27 Feb. 2026 Furthermore, local governments have a duty to work with communities to insist that public school systems keep AI away from classrooms for younger students. Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026 The company set out to develop AI technology including a chatbot that would interact with students and their families to improve classroom attendance and engagement. Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026 The Flower Fields are an outdoor classroom for thousands of schoolchildren on weekdays. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 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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