classroom

noun

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

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In good economic times, that’s hundreds of millions of dollars each year for upgrading classrooms, boosting teacher pay, improving security, and enriching learning in our schools. Kevin Vick, Denver Post, 26 Apr. 2026 Many educators say schools could do more to include students labeled EBD in general education classrooms. Laurie Stern, NPR, 26 Apr. 2026 Outside the classroom, according to his LinkedIn, Allen participated in the Caltech Christian Fellowship and Nerf Club. Garrett Haake, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026 County officials say it will be designed sort of like a college campus, with classroom space, dorms and other necessities. Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for classroom

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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 27 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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