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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Mangione was looking down at court papers, writing notes or talking to his lawyers as Wasser spoke and bodycam footage of the search played on televisions in the courtroom. Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025 But the courtroom was filled, and the overflow room was crowded, too. Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025 The 165-minute courtroom drama centers on Das, a tour guide played by veteran Bollywood actor Rawal. Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 7 Dec. 2025 That statement, as well as everything else Jordan said during questioning by attorneys on both sides, echoed across a pin-drop quiet courtroom. Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 6 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for courtroom

Word History

First Known Use

1677, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Dec. 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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