courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkȯrt-ˌrüm 

-ˌru̇m

: a room in which a court of law is held

Examples of courtroom in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Different senior judges have been appointed each week to oversee the courtroom in his absence. — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Humphrey appeared in a courtroom in Bridgeport on Friday and was released on a $100,000 bond. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Less than a year ago, Friend had to relive her son’s murder in a Sacramento courtroom. — Michael McGough, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Markle scowled and glared at people in the front row of the courtroom. — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for courtroom

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

Kids Definition

courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌrüm 

ˈkȯ(ə)rt-, 

-ˌru̇m

: a room in which a court of law is held

Legal Definition

courtroom

noun

court·​room

: a room where court is held