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

After witnessing the same families repeatedly return to his courtroom across generations, Judge Langer sought a new preventive approach that would support young parents in foster care. — Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Ho’s direct testimony was accompanied by a sequence of gruesome photographs from Rivas’ autopsy, some of which prompted audible gasps from those gathered in the courtroom. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026

After taking a 15-minute break, the judge returned to her courtroom and found Stout guilty of a felony charge of arson of an inhabited structure or property. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026

The courtroom heard the audio of Colt Gray’s arrest, including the moment an officer informed the then-14-year-old he was being taken into custody. — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 24 July 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