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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The simmering tension between media companies and Google over the search giant’s use of those companies’ journalism in its AI products has just spilled over into a new courtroom battle. Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025 Kraus, an early member of the #FreeBritney movement, was in a Los Angeles courtroom in June of 2021, when Spears called in to ask to be released from her conservatorship. Clare Malone, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 Sofi sat calmly in the courtroom, trying to stay focused. ProPublica, 13 Sep. 2025 Alam’s family and supporters in the courtroom let out an initial gasp at relief when the jury returned a verdict without immediate jail time. Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 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 18 Sep. 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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