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

In a courtroom three blocks away, attorney Michael Sanft was performing his own high-wire act. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Others remained in the courtroom to face the grim facts of what happened to his body. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026

The courtroom drama seemed to be nearing an end after Harry and other plaintiffs lost their lawsuit against the publisher of the Daily Mail last month. — ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026

Anthony’s family and Austin Metcalf’s family are both in the courtroom, Star-Telegram media partner WFAA-TV reported. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Aug. 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