courtroom

noun

court·​room ˈkȯrt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
-ˌru̇m
: a room in which a court of law is held

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This is the first time the public has seen the still images and video, as no cameras were allowed inside the courtroom during the trial. Matthew Davisson, CBS News, 19 June 2026 As Pino sobbed, family members of Lucy Fernandez squeezed into the wood courtroom pews behind Adams while Pino’s supporters sat behind him. Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026 As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 18 June 2026 What followed was a bruising contest fought on TV screens, in courtrooms, at the Capitol and across the campaign trail. Greg Bluestein, AJC.com, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for courtroom

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of courtroom was in 1677

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“Courtroom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/courtroom. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

courtroom

noun
court·​room ˈkō(ə)rt-ˌrüm How to pronounce courtroom (audio)
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

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