classroom

noun

class·​room ˈklas-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a place where classes meet

Examples of classroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Currently, all families with incoming students in the district are automatically enrolled in the dual language program, and are placed in either English-dominant or Spanish-dominant classrooms based on a series of criteria, per the district’s website, unless parents opt-out of the program. —Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026

Other amenities at the facility, which opened in 2018, include a 12,870-square-foot workout gymnasium, two locker rooms, three classrooms and a sports performance lab. —Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Feb. 2026

Department of Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin has stressed that the agency is not invading or raiding classrooms. —Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 5 Feb. 2026

Other university systems in Texas have also placed restrictions on classroom instruction or have begun internal reviews of course offerings following a new state law. —Juan A. Lozano, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1777, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for classroom

• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• cloakroom
• consume
• costume
• courtroom

Kids Definition

classroom

noun

class·​room -ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

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