courtroom

noun

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

Examples of courtroom in a Sentence

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The group marched proudly to the courtroom and sat for the hearings on the following day. Chris Yogerst, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2025 Each case undergoes thorough discovery and courtroom preparation. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025 Diddy cried as the 11-minute clip featuring home video of his family played in the courtroom. Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025 Hayes also opened up about the emotional scene in the courtroom after Combs was sentenced, as some of his children who were present began to cry. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 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 10 Oct. 2025.

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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