classroom

noun

: a place where classes meet

Examples of classroom in a Sentence

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Located in Fort Worth’s West 7th district, COLLECTIV Academy has created a learning experience that feels more like a modern salon and spa than a traditional classroom. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026 Knowledge can be acquired through books, classrooms, reports, conferences and data. — Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Farrah's sister was texting him, telling him what was going on inside the classrooms. — Reg Chapman, CBS News, 22 Sep. 2026 Much of Gen Z missed out on pivotal years in the classroom or office during the COVID-19 pandemic, which hurt their ability to socialize. — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 22 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

classroom

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