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

Recent Examples on the Web The group had gathered in a mock courtroom at the University of Colorado Law School to discuss water law and to field questions about their negotiations over shortages that have prompted some cities to restrict growth and farmers to fallow fields. Mark Olalde, ProPublica, 20 Nov. 2023 The sentencing phase followed the verdict in the Austin courtroom, with the court hearing statements from witnesses, including Wilson's mother, father and brother. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Nov. 2023 Gwyneth Paltrow may have lost half a day of skiing, but she’s gained a musical based on her recent courtroom adventure. James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2023 Haskell briefly appeared in a courtroom Monday as a judge ordered he be held without bail pending a Dec. 8 hearing. Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Nov. 2023 After a courtroom break, U.S. District Court Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley asked a marshal to sit near DePape, in apparent concern that the defendant might act erratically. Chris Young, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2023 Last week, the trial brought us real-life courtroom drama in the form of angry testimony from Donald Trump on the witness stand. Perry Stein, Washington Post, 12 Nov. 2023 Speaking to reporters outside the courtroom after the Cardenases left, Bernal said both parties have yet to receive evidence and exchange information that may be used in future proceedings. Tammy Murga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2023 The lawsuits led to a deeply personal courtroom drama in which De Niro was at one point seen shouting in the courtroom. Samantha Chery, Washington Post, 9 Nov. 2023 See More

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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 3 Dec. 2023.

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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