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

For Begoun, however, the issue is less about politics than what happens inside a courtroom. — Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

Released after Kohberger pleaded guilty and was sentenced in 2025, the series incorporates newly public investigative records, police interviews, courtroom testimony, and evidence that wasn’t available when previous projects were made. — Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

The trial was swift — about a month and a half — and Leslie’s teacher friends took turns sitting in the courtroom. — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026

The permit fight is the latest chapter in a dispute with state regulators that has played out in courtrooms, government offices and the public arena for years. — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 30 July 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